Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 3.50
The Lord Cares for Cows and Brāhmaṇas
“My dear Ṭhākura Haridāsa, in this Age of Kali most people are bereft of Vedic culture, and therefore they are called yavanas. They are concerned only with killing cows and brahminical culture. In this way they all engage in sinful acts.
What the purport teaches
- The purport explains that yavana does not refer only to a particular class or country. It describes anyone opposed to the behavior taught by Vedic principles.
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu describes violence toward cows and opposition to brahminical culture as sinful acts.
- The Lord maintains brahminical culture. His first concern is the benefit of cows and brāhmaṇas.
Try this today
Today, offer a short prayer for the welfare of cows and brāhmaṇas.
Ask yourself
How can the Lord’s concern for cows and brahminical culture shape my choices?
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.