Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 9.92
Do Not Seek Help to Evade Responsibility
“ ‘He does not pay the revenue to the King, but he wants My help for release. This is a greatly sinful affair. I cannot tolerate it here.
What the purport teaches
- Gopīnātha Paṭṭanāyaka did not pay the revenue owed to the King.
- Yet he wanted Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu's help to obtain release.
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu calls this greatly sinful and says He cannot tolerate it.
Try this today
Take one concrete step toward fulfilling an obligation you have delayed.
Ask yourself
Do I ever seek help escaping consequences while leaving my own duty undone?
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.