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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 13.51

A Garment Becomes the Focus of Attention

“Sanātana Gosvāmī was wearing this cloth bound about his head when he came to Jagadānanda Paṇḍita’s door and sat down.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 13.51, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Sanātana Gosvāmī came to Jagadānanda Paṇḍita’s door and sat down.
  • He wore the gifted cloth bound about his head.
  • This visible cloth became the subject of Jagadānanda Paṇḍita’s question.

Try this today

When something catches your attention today, distinguish what you see from what you assume.

Ask yourself

How readily do I give meaning to something based only on its appearance?

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.

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