Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 9.91
Seek Repayment Rather Than Punishment
“ ‘The King wanted his revenue paid and did not want to enforce punishment. Therefore the King is certainly very religious. But Gopīnātha Paṭṭanāyaka is a great cheat.
What the purport teaches
- The King wanted the revenue owed to him to be paid.
- He did not want to enforce punishment, and he is therefore described as very religious.
- Gopīnātha Paṭṭanāyaka, by contrast, is called a great cheat for withholding the revenue.
Try this today
If you need to request repayment today, make the request calmly without threatening punishment.
Ask yourself
When someone owes me something, do I seek a fair resolution rather than punishment?
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.