Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 1.52
Sharing News with the Lord
“In Prayāga I heard that he had already gone to Vṛndāvana.” Rūpa Gosvāmī next informed the Lord about the death of Anupama.
What the purport teaches
- In Prayāga, Rūpa Gosvāmī heard that Sanātana Gosvāmī had already gone to Vṛndāvana.
- He reported what he had heard, rather than claiming to have met Sanātana Gosvāmī.
- Rūpa Gosvāmī then informed the Lord about the death of Anupama.
Try this today
When passing on news today, make clear whether you heard it or witnessed it yourself.
Ask yourself
How carefully do I distinguish news I have heard from events I have witnessed?
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.