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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 7.92

Turning to Another in Distress

“Ashamed, insulted and unhappy, Vallabha Bhaṭṭa went to Gadādhara Paṇḍita.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 7.92, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Vallabha Bhaṭṭa felt ashamed, insulted and unhappy.
  • In this distress, he went to Gadādhara Paṇḍita.
  • His visit led to a humble appeal for shelter and mercy.

Try this today

If something is troubling you today, ask someone you trust for a quiet moment to talk.

Ask yourself

When you feel ashamed, how can you seek help humbly?

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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