Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 3.123
He Notices Her Restlessness
“When the night came to an end, the prostitute was restless. Seeing this, Haridāsa Ṭhākura spoke to her as follows.”
What the purport teaches
- When the night ended, the prostitute became restless.
- Haridāsa Ṭhākura noticed her restlessness and spoke to her.
- The preceding verse describes her hearing and joining in the chanting. This verse records her restlessness without giving the words he spoke next.
Try this today
If you become restless during chanting today, notice it and gently return your attention to the holy name.
Ask yourself
What do I notice in myself when restlessness arises during hearing or chanting?
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.