Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 9.49
Payment, Not the Taking of Life
“The King answered in surprise, “I did not know about all this. Why should his life be taken? I only want the money from him.”
What the purport teaches
- The King was surprised because he had not known about the situation.
- He questioned why Gopīnātha Paṭṭanāyaka’s life should be taken.
- The King wanted the money owed to him, not the debtor’s death.
Try this today
Before responding to an unmet obligation today, pause and identify what needs to be resolved.
Ask yourself
When someone owes me something, do I keep my response focused on what is actually due?
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.