Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 18.46
Ask Kindly and Seek Understanding
“My dear fisherman,” he said, “why are you behaving like this? Have you seen someone hereabouts? What is the cause of your behavior? Please tell us.”
What the purport teaches
- Svarūpa Dāmodara addressed him warmly as “My dear fisherman.”
- He asked why the fisherman was behaving this way and what had caused his behavior.
- He also asked whether the fisherman had seen anyone nearby, keeping the search for the Lord in view.
Try this today
In one conversation today, ask a clear question kindly and give the other person time to answer.
Ask yourself
How can you combine kindness with clear questions when seeking information?
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.