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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 9.21

Offering Horses at a Proper Price

“ ‘There are ten to twelve good horses. Take them immediately for a proper price.’ After saying this, he brought all the horses to the door of the King.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 9.21, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Gopīnātha Paṭṭanāyaka said that he had ten to twelve good horses.
  • He offered them immediately, asking that they be accepted at a proper price.
  • He then brought all the horses to the King’s door, putting his proposal into action.

Try this today

Take one concrete step today toward carrying out a promise you have made.

Ask yourself

What practical step can I take now toward fulfilling an obligation?

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.

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