Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu declared Himself a strict sannyāsī. A sannyāsī is not supposed to take help from anyone. Retaining a masseur to give Him massages would indicate His dependence on others. Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu wanted to follow very strictly the principle of not accepting anyone’s help for His bodily comfort.
Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu wanted to follow very strictly the principle of not accepting anyone’s help for His bodily comfort
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"Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu wanted to follow very strictly the principle of not accepting anyone’s help for His bodily comfort"
Sri Caitanya-caritamrta
CC Antya-lila
Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu declared Himself a strict sannyāsī. A sannyāsī is not supposed to take help from anyone. Retaining a masseur to give Him massages would indicate His dependence on others. Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu wanted to follow very strictly the principle of not accepting anyone’s help for His bodily comfort.
“Have I taken sannyāsa for such happiness? Accepting this oil would bring My ruination, and all of you would laugh.
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- Want To
- Caitanya's Following
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- Caitanya's Strictness
- Following the Principles
- Caitanya's Acceptance
- Helping Caitanya
- Caitanya's Body
- Caitanya's Comfort
- Bodily Comforts
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Page Title: | Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu wanted to follow very strictly the principle of not accepting anyone’s help for His bodily comfort |
Compiler: | SharmisthaK |
Created: | 2021-05-14, 07:37:53 |
Totals by Section: | BG=0, SB=0, CC=1, OB=0, Lec=0, Con=0, Let=0 |
No. of Quotes: | 1 |