Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 9.16
Ask Why Before Reaching a Conclusion
“Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu inquired, “Why is the King chastising him?” Thereupon the people described the entire incident.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu asked why the King was chastising Gopīnātha Paṭṭanāyaka.
- His question sought the reason behind the punishment.
- In response, the people described the entire incident, providing more than the initial urgent report.
Try this today
In one conversation today, ask a calm clarifying question and listen to the full answer before responding.
Ask yourself
When I hear a troubling report, do I seek the full account before forming a judgment?
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.