Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 3.109
Attractive Appearance Can Conceal Harmful Intent
“At night the prostitute, after dressing herself most attractively, went to the cottage of Haridāsa Ṭhākura with great jubilation.”
What the purport teaches
- The prostitute dressed herself most attractively before going to Haridāsa Ṭhākura’s cottage.
- She went at night and with great jubilation.
- In the context of the preceding plan, her attractive appearance and eagerness accompanied an intention to entrap him.
Try this today
In one interaction today, pay attention to the person’s purpose rather than appearance alone.
Ask yourself
Do I sometimes let an attractive appearance distract me from considering someone’s purpose?
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.