Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 18.68
An Unfamiliar Appearance Causes Doubt
“The fisherman replied, “I have seen the Lord many times, but this is not He. This body is very much deformed.””
What the purport teaches
- The fisherman had seen the Lord many times before.
- The body looked so deformed that he did not believe it was the Lord.
- His earlier familiarity did not enable him to recognize the Lord in this transformed condition.
Try this today
When something seems unfamiliar today, ask one clarifying question before deciding what it means.
Ask yourself
Do I sometimes reach a conclusion before seeking an explanation?
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.