Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 16.35
Hearing the Glory of Mother Ganges
“Therefore I desire to hear your skill in composing poetry. We could hear this if you would mercifully describe the glory of mother Ganges.”
What the purport teaches
- The Lord expressed a desire to hear the scholar's skill in composing poetry.
- He requested poetry describing the glory of mother Ganges.
- He framed the request courteously, asking the scholar to mercifully let them hear.
Try this today
Read the Lord's request aloud once, paying attention to its courteous wording.
Ask yourself
How can I make my requests to hear from others more respectful?
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.