Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 2.48-49
Notice and Ask About Another’s Sorrow
“Suddenly Nṛsiṁhānanda arrived, and Jagadānanda and Śivānanda arranged for him to sit near them. Seeing them both so unhappy, Nṛsiṁhānanda inquired, “Why do I see that you are both despondent?””
What the purport teaches
- Nṛsiṁhānanda arrived suddenly while Jagadānanda and Śivānanda were unhappy.
- They arranged for him to sit near them.
- Seeing their despondency, Nṛsiṁhānanda asked why they were both so unhappy.
Try this today
If someone seems troubled today, offer them a place beside you and gently ask how they are.
Ask yourself
Do I notice when someone near me is unhappy and gently ask about it?
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.