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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 9.41

Grave News Prompts an Appeal

“Then another person came with the news that Gopīnātha had already been set up to be thrown upon the points of the swords.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 9.41, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Another person brought news that Gopīnātha had already been set up to be thrown upon the points of the swords.
  • The report showed that his life was in immediate danger.
  • On hearing this news, the devotees again appealed to the Lord for help.

Try this today

Check on someone facing a difficult situation and ask what help they need.

Ask yourself

When I hear that someone is in serious danger, do I respond with concern?

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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