Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 6.22
The Intention to Beat Him Changes
“The caudhurī wanted to beat him, but as soon as he saw Raghunātha’s face, his mind changed, and he could not beat him.”
What the purport teaches
- The caudhurī wanted to beat Raghunātha dāsa.
- As soon as he saw Raghunātha’s face, his mind changed.
- Although he had wanted to strike him, he could not do so.
Try this today
If irritation arises today, pause before speaking or acting harshly.
Ask yourself
What can I learn from this moment when an intention to harm did not become an action?
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.