All Live lessons

Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 6.182

Direct Inquiry Clarifies the Situation

“After delivering the letter, the men inquired from Śivānanda Sena about Raghunātha dāsa, but Śivānanda Sena replied, “He did not come here.””

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 6.182, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The men delivered the father’s letter to Śivānanda Sena.
  • They then asked him about Raghunātha dāsa.
  • Śivānanda Sena replied, “He did not come here.” His answer did not confirm the father’s belief.

Try this today

Give one clear, truthful answer today, keeping to what you actually know.

Ask yourself

Am I willing to revise my understanding when a direct answer challenges it?

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.

A practice of bhakti from the book's own listChant without offensesCC Antya 3.181Next · LeadTeach what you are livingTurn this chapter into a timed class plan or a short reel script.Open Lecture Studio