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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 2.121

The Devotees Fall Silent

“After saying this, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu entered His room. Seeing Him in such an angry mood, all the devotees fell silent.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 2.121, translation

What the purport teaches

  • After speaking about false renunciation, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu entered His room.
  • The devotees saw that He was in an angry mood.
  • All the devotees fell silent. Their response shows the seriousness of the moment.

Try this today

When corrected today, pause quietly before offering an explanation.

Ask yourself

Can I pause and listen when a serious correction is being given?

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.

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