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Hear Those Who Wish You Well

“Svarūpa Dāmodara Gosāñi said, “Please hear us, Haridāsa, for we all wish you well. Please believe this.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 2.138, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Svarūpa Dāmodara Gosāñi asked Haridāsa to hear what the devotees had to say.
  • He assured Haridāsa that they all wished him well.
  • He asked Haridāsa to believe their goodwill. This reassurance came before their advice.

Try this today

Give your full attention today to one piece of advice from someone who cares about you.

Ask yourself

Am I willing to listen to people who sincerely wish me well?

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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