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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 6.171

Moving Forward with Alertness

“Thinking in this way, he quickly proceeded toward the east. Sometimes he turned around and looked back, but no one was following him.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 6.171, translation

What the purport teaches

  • After recognizing his opportunity, Raghunātha dāsa quickly proceeded toward the east.
  • He sometimes turned around and looked back to see whether anyone was following.
  • No one was following him, and his journey continued.

Try this today

Set aside a brief time today to read these verses attentively, and begin at the time you choose.

Ask yourself

How can you take a purposeful step while remaining attentive to your circumstances?

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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