Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 12.115
Govinda Hears and Remains Silent
“Hearing these words of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, Govinda remained silent. The next morning, Jagadānanda went to see the Lord.”
What the purport teaches
- Govinda heard Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s words about the oil.
- He remained silent rather than replying.
- The next morning, Jagadānanda went to see the Lord, who then spoke to him directly about the oil.
Try this today
In one conversation today, listen fully and pause before responding.
Ask yourself
When can quiet listening be more fitting than an immediate reply?
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.