Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 13.55
The Pot Is Set Aside
“Sanātana Gosvāmī, however, knew Jagadānanda Paṇḍita very well and was consequently somewhat ashamed. Jagadānanda therefore left the cooking pot on the stove and spoke as follows.”
What the purport teaches
- Sanātana Gosvāmī knew Jagadānanda Paṇḍita very well.
- He was consequently somewhat ashamed.
- Jagadānanda left the cooking pot on the stove and began to speak instead.
Try this today
In a tense exchange today, pause and consider the person before responding.
Ask yourself
How can knowing someone well help me respond thoughtfully in a tense moment?
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.