Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 8.18
A Visit at Life’s Last Stage
“Formerly, when Mādhavendra Purī was at the last stage of his life, Rāmacandra Purī came to where he was staying.”
What the purport teaches
- Mādhavendra Purī was at the last stage of his life.
- Rāmacandra Purī came to the place where he was staying.
- The following exchange shows that Rāmacandra Purī did not understand his spiritual master’s devotional feelings.
Try this today
In one conversation today, listen carefully before offering advice.
Ask yourself
When I visit someone who is suffering, do I first try to understand rather than advise?
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.