Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 9.102
The King Acts From Personal Friendship
“The King said, “I shall absolve Gopīnātha Paṭṭanāyaka of all his debts, but don’t speak of this to the Lord. Simply let Him know that all the family members of Bhavānanda Rāya, including Gopīnātha Paṭṭanāyaka, are naturally my dear friends.”
What the purport teaches
- The King remained determined to absolve Gopīnātha Paṭṭanāyaka of all his debts.
- He asked Kāśī Miśra not to speak of this cancellation to the Lord.
- Instead, he wanted the Lord to know that all of Bhavānanda Rāya’s family, including Gopīnātha Paṭṭanāyaka, were naturally his dear friends.
Try this today
When explaining one choice today, take responsibility for it rather than attributing it to someone else.
Ask yourself
How does the King distinguish his own decision from the Lord’s wishes?
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.