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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 12.16

Ready to Speak, Yet Unable

“Having thus reached a decision, they all went to the place of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu. There, although ready to speak, they could not even utter a word.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 12.16, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The devotees reached a decision together.
  • They all went to the place of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
  • Although they were ready to speak, they could not utter even a word.

Try this today

Spend a quiet moment reflecting on the devotees standing before Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, ready yet unable to speak.

Ask yourself

Have I ever been ready to speak, yet found myself unable to begin?

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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