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Listen with Attention

“I have briefly explained the eighth verse. Now please listen with attention as I explain the ninth verse.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 5.49, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The author has briefly explained the eighth verse.
  • He now turns to explaining the ninth verse.
  • He asks the reader to listen with attention.

Try this today

Set aside one distraction before your next reading, and read slowly with attention.

Ask yourself

What could help you give your next reading more attention?

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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