Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 3.238
A Strong Test of Steadiness
“After saying this, she began to manifest various postures, which even the greatest philosopher would lose his patience upon seeing.”
What the purport teaches
- After making her appeal, the woman begins to display various postures.
- The translation describes these postures as enough to make even the greatest philosopher lose his patience.
- The following verse contrasts this powerful distraction with Haridāsa Ṭhākura's firm determination.
Try this today
Remove one known distraction from the place where you will chant today.
Ask yourself
What most easily draws my attention away from 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.