Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 9.38
A Plea Must Not Become an Order
“After hearing this, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu spoke in an angry mood. “You want to order Me to go to the King,” He said.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu heard the devotees’ plea and responded in an angry mood.
- He said that they wanted to order Him to go to the King.
- His response brought attention to the pressure contained in their appeal.
Try this today
Review one request you plan to make today and remove any wording that turns it into an order.
Ask yourself
Does my request for help leave room for the other person to respond freely?
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.