Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 1.223
The Brothers Counsel Caution
“Although the King is respectful toward You, he still belongs to the yavana class and should not be believed. We think that there is no need for such a great crowd to accompany You on Your pilgrimage to Vṛndāvana.
What the purport teaches
- The brothers acknowledged the King’s respect toward the Lord but warned against trusting him.
- In explaining their concern, they said that he still belonged to the yavana class.
- They also thought there was no need for such a great crowd to accompany the Lord on His pilgrimage to Vṛndāvana.
Try this today
Before making one decision today, pause to consider whether a respectful manner alone is enough reason to place trust.
Ask yourself
What distinction do the brothers make between receiving respect and placing trust?
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.