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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 9.30

The Threat Becomes Immediate Danger

“Thus the prince went back, raised Gopīnātha Paṭṭanāyaka onto the platform of the cāṅga and spread swords below upon which to throw him.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 9.30, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The prince returned after receiving the King’s permission.
  • He raised Gopīnātha Paṭṭanāyaka onto the platform of the cāṅga.
  • He spread swords below upon which to throw him, making the threatened punishment a danger to his life.

Try this today

If a disagreement grows heated today, pause the exchange rather than add another threat or accusation.

Ask yourself

Do I notice when a dispute is escalating toward harm?

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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