Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 18.61
Reassurance Meets the Fisherman’s Fear
“I am a famous exorcist,” he said, “and I know how to rid you of this ghost.” He then chanted some mantras and placed his hand on top of the fisherman’s head.
What the purport teaches
- Svarūpa Dāmodara tells the fisherman that he is a famous exorcist and can rid him of the ghost.
- He chants some mantras and places his hand on the fisherman’s head.
- In context, these actions reassure the frightened fisherman; Svarūpa Dāmodara later explains that there was no ghost.
Try this today
Offer a calm, kind sentence to someone who feels worried today.
Ask yourself
What helps you feel ready to listen when you are frightened?
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.