Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 18.60
Listen Carefully and Speak Sweetly
“Hearing this, Svarūpa Dāmodara could understand the full truth of the matter. He spoke sweetly to the fisherman.”
What the purport teaches
- Svarūpa Dāmodara listens to the fisherman’s account.
- On hearing it, he understands the full truth of the matter.
- He speaks sweetly to the fisherman rather than responding harshly to his fear.
Try this today
Listen without interrupting when someone shares a concern today, then answer gently.
Ask yourself
How might a gentle response help someone who is afraid?
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.