Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 10.97
Govinda Keeps His Thoughts Unspoken
“Thinking in this way, Govinda kept silent. He did not reply to the Lord’s inquiry.”
What the purport teaches
- Govinda reflected inwardly on service and offenses.
- He kept silent rather than explaining these thoughts to the Lord.
- He did not reply to the Lord’s inquiry about leaving to take lunch.
Try this today
Take a quiet moment today to examine your motives in service without explaining them to anyone.
Ask yourself
What stands out to you about Govinda keeping his reasoning unspoken?
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.