Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 14.87
A Father’s Duty to Educate
“It is the duty of a father to educate his son in both religion and morality. If I do not give Him this education, how will He know of it?”
What the purport teaches
- Jagannātha Miśra described educating one’s son as a father’s duty.
- This education includes both religion and morality.
- He asked how his son would know these things if he did not teach Him.
Try this today
Recall one lesson in religion or morality you were taught, and write down how you can follow it today.
Ask yourself
How have those responsible for my education helped me learn religion and morality?
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.