Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 12.108
A Sannyāsī Refuses Perfumed Oil
“The Lord replied, “A sannyāsī has no use for oil, especially perfumed oil such as this. Take it out immediately.””
What the purport teaches
- The Lord said that a sannyāsī has no use for oil.
- He especially rejected perfumed oil such as the oil offered to Him.
- His instruction was direct: the oil should be taken out immediately.
Try this today
Identify one unnecessary comfort you can set aside today to honor a spiritual commitment.
Ask yourself
What does the Lord’s firm refusal teach me about honoring spiritual commitments?
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.