Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 12.68
Recognize the Source That Sustains the Tree
“Some branches did not accept the original trunk that vitalized and maintained the entire tree. When they thus became ungrateful, the original trunk was angry at them.”
What the purport teaches
- The original trunk vitalized and maintained the entire tree.
- Some branches did not accept the original trunk, despite depending on its support.
- Their refusal was an expression of ingratitude. The original trunk became angry at them.
Try this today
Take a quiet moment to express gratitude for the spiritual nourishment you receive.
Ask yourself
Do I gratefully acknowledge the source of my spiritual nourishment?
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.