Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 9.117
The Lord Protests Indirect Royal Help
“Upon hearing about Kāśī Miśra’s tactics with the King, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu said, “Kāśī Miśra, what have you done? You have made Me indirectly take help from the King.””
What the purport teaches
- The King was induced to excuse Gopīnātha Paṭṭanāyaka’s debt after hearing about his unfortunate condemnation.
- In particular, the King felt that Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was very sorry about the incident.
- The Lord did not like the idea that the forgiven money was indirectly a contribution to Him. He immediately protested to Kāśī Miśra.
Try this today
Before arranging help for someone today, check that they are comfortable with the arrangement.
Ask yourself
Am I attentive to whether my help could place someone under an obligation they do not want?
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.