Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 10.113
Govinda Speaks About His Difficulty
“When the devotees questioned Govinda, he had to tell them lies. Therefore one day he spoke to the Lord in disappointment.”
What the purport teaches
- The devotees’ questions placed Govinda in a difficult position.
- He had to tell them lies about the prasādam, and this left him disappointed.
- One day he spoke to the Lord about his difficulty rather than continuing to bear it silently.
Try this today
If a task is causing you distress, explain the difficulty honestly to the person who can help.
Ask yourself
When a responsibility puts pressure on my honesty, do I seek help?
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.