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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 1.279

Can the People’s Words Be Covered?

“Śrīvāsa Ṭhākura continued, “Who has taught these people? What are they saying? Now You can cover their mouths with Your own hand.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 1.279, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrīvāsa Ṭhākura asked who had taught these people.
  • He also asked what they were saying.
  • He then told the Lord that He could now cover their mouths with His own hand.

Try this today

Reread the two questions and the final remark, noticing how they work together.

Ask yourself

What do you notice about the challenge in Śrīvāsa Ṭhākura’s words?

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.

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