Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 17.189
An Attempt to Stop Chanting Is Interrupted
“After coming to me, the orderly said, ‘When I went to stop the congregational chanting, suddenly flames struck my face.
What the purport teaches
- The orderly came back and reported what had happened to him.
- He had gone to stop the congregational chanting.
- He said that flames suddenly struck his face while he was carrying out this task.
Try this today
Read the orderly’s report slowly, noting his purpose and what happened instead.
Ask yourself
What stands out to you about the sudden interruption of the orderly’s attempt?
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.