Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 9.19
An Outstanding Balance Must Be Addressed
“Once when he deposited the collection, however, a balance of 200,000 kāhanas of conchshells was due from him. Therefore the King demanded this sum.
What the purport teaches
- On one occasion, Gopīnātha Paṭṭanāyaka deposited the collection, but a balance remained due.
- The outstanding sum was 200,000 kāhanas of conchshells.
- The King therefore demanded that Gopīnātha Paṭṭanāyaka pay this sum.
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