Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 6.147
Give Clear Instructions With an Offering
“Raghunātha dāsa admonished the treasurer, “Do not speak about this to Lord Nityānanda Prabhu now, but when He returns home, kindly inform Him about this presentation.””
What the purport teaches
- Raghunātha dāsa instructed the treasurer not to mention the gift to Lord Nityānanda Prabhu immediately.
- He asked that Lord Nityānanda Prabhu be informed when He returned home.
- The presentation was private for the time being, but Raghunātha dāsa intended it to be reported later.
Try this today
When asking someone to help with a service today, clearly state what is needed and when.
Ask yourself
Am I clear and considerate when entrusting a service to someone?
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.