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Blessings and Controversy at the Festival’s End

“At the end of the festival Mīnaketana Rāmadāsa went away, offering his blessings to everyone. At that time he had some controversy with my brother.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 5.172, translation

What the purport teaches

  • At the end of the festival, Mīnaketana Rāmadāsa went away.
  • As he departed, he offered his blessings to everyone.
  • At that time, he had some controversy with the author’s brother.

Try this today

Today, sincerely wish someone well, even if you have disagreed with them.

Ask yourself

How do I receive blessings when there is also disagreement?

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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