Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 18.45
Astonishment Leads to Inquiry
“Seeing the activities of the fisherman, everyone was astonshed. Svarūpa Dāmodara Gosvāmī, therefore, asked him for information.”
What the purport teaches
- Everyone was astonished by the fisherman’s activities.
- They had seen him laughing, crying, dancing and singing while repeating the holy name.
- Svarūpa Dāmodara Gosvāmī responded by asking the fisherman for information.
Try this today
If someone surprises you today, ask one gentle question before drawing a conclusion.
Ask yourself
When someone’s behavior surprises you, do you pause to ask what happened?
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.