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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 3.159

Avoiding Obligations Brings Consequences

“Rāmacandra Khān’s business was questionable, for he tried to avoid paying income tax to the government. Therefore the government’s minister of finance was angry and came to his residence.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 3.159, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Rāmacandra Khān’s business was questionable.
  • He tried to avoid paying income tax to the government.
  • Because of this, the government’s minister of finance became angry and came to his residence.

Try this today

Check one payment or financial responsibility today and take a small step toward handling it honestly.

Ask yourself

Is there a financial obligation I am trying to avoid?

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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