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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 3.131

Purification Led to Humble Confession

“The prostitute, now purified, fell at the lotus feet of Haridāsa Ṭhākura and confessed that Rāmacandra Khān had appointed her to pollute him.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 3.131, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The prostitute was now purified after hearing the chanting in Haridāsa Ṭhākura’s association.
  • She fell at his lotus feet, expressing humility before him.
  • She confessed that Rāmacandra Khān had appointed her to pollute him. Rather than conceal her purpose, she spoke honestly.

Try this today

Take a quiet moment today to acknowledge one wrong intention or action without making excuses.

Ask yourself

Is there a wrong intention or action that you need to acknowledge honestly?

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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