Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 3.120
Gentle Words Before the Invitation to Hear
“Last night you were disappointed. Please excuse my offense. I shall certainly accept you.
What the purport teaches
- Haridāsa Ṭhākura acknowledged that she had been disappointed the previous night.
- He asked her to excuse his offense and assured her that he would accept her.
- His next words direct her to sit and hear the chanting. His gentle speech accompanies his continued commitment to chanting.
Try this today
Use considerate words in one conversation today, and keep your planned time for chanting.
Ask yourself
How can I speak gently while remaining faithful to my devotional practice?
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.