Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 19.62
Offer Care Before Asking Questions
“They brought the Lord to His bed, calmed Him and then asked, “Why have You done this to Yourself?””
What the purport teaches
- Svarūpa Dāmodara and Govinda brought the Lord to His bed.
- They calmed Him before asking about what had happened.
- Their question, “Why have You done this to Yourself?” expressed their concern about His injuries.
Try this today
In one conversation today, offer a calm, caring response before asking for an explanation.
Ask yourself
How might offering comfort first change the way you speak with someone who is distressed?
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.