Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 9.279
Attachment to Position Brings Anxiety
“Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, the son of mother Śacī, next went to Tritakūpa, and after seeing the Viśālā Deity there, He went to the holy place known as Pañcāpsarā-tīrtha.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu visited Tritakūpa, saw the Viśālā Deity, and then went to Pañcāpsarā-tīrtha.
- The purport describes five beautiful Apsarās whom Indra sent to disturb the severe austerity of Acyuta Ṛṣi.
- Indra feared losing his elevated position whenever someone performed severe austerities. He sent dancing girls to distract such saints, and even Viśvāmitra Muni fell victim to his plan.
Try this today
Notice one anxiety about your position today, and refrain from acting against another person because of it.
Ask yourself
Does fear of losing my position make me want to hinder someone else?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport; the practice and question are plain words for trying the verse today.