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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 6.31

Follow Through with Help and Affection

“After informing the minister, the caudhurī released Raghunātha dāsa and then began to speak to him with great affection.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 6.31, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The caudhurī informs the minister before releasing Raghunātha dāsa. The release follows this communication.
  • He carries out his promise and releases Raghunātha dāsa. His earlier words are followed by action.
  • Afterward, he speaks to Raghunātha dāsa with great affection. His kindness appears in both his actions and his speech.

Try this today

Complete one small promise you have made to someone, and speak to them kindly.

Ask yourself

Do your actions and words both show care for those you have promised to help?

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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