Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 6.258
Parents Seek Comfort for Their Renounced Son
“Hearing the description of Raghunātha dāsa’s behavior in the renounced order, his father and mother were very unhappy. Therefore they decided to send Raghunātha some men with goods for his comfort.”
What the purport teaches
- Raghunātha dāsa’s father and mother heard about his behavior in the renounced order.
- The description made them very unhappy. They wanted to provide for his comfort.
- They decided to send some men with goods to help him.
Try this today
Today, listen carefully to someone’s needs before offering them material help.
Ask yourself
How might concern for someone’s comfort affect my response to their choice to live simply?
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.