Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 9.98
Clarify Intentions and What Was Known
“The King replied, “I had no desire to give pain to Gopīnātha Paṭṭanāyaka and his family, nor did I know about his being lifted onto the cāṅga to be thrown on the swords and killed.”
What the purport teaches
- The King said he had no desire to cause pain to Gopīnātha Paṭṭanāyaka or his family.
- He said he did not know that Gopīnātha Paṭṭanāyaka had been lifted onto the cāṅga to be thrown onto swords and killed.
- His reply distinguished his own intention and knowledge from the danger Gopīnātha Paṭṭanāyaka faced.
Try this today
Before judging one troubling situation today, ask a question to clarify the facts.
Ask yourself
When I hear of someone’s suffering, do I take time to learn what actually happened?
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.