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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 16.13

The Lord Can Give Proper Direction

“Because He is the Lord [īśvara],” the brāhmaṇa told him, “undoubtedly He can give you proper direction.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 16.13, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The brāhmaṇa identified Him as the Lord, īśvara.
  • Because He is the Lord, He can give proper direction.
  • The brāhmaṇa expressed this assurance without doubt.

Try this today

Read the brāhmaṇa’s assurance aloud once, reflecting on the words “proper direction.”

Ask yourself

How does knowing that He is the Lord affect your confidence in His direction?

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.

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