Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 12.18
Speaking Honestly About Fear
“Nityānanda Prabhu then said, “We want to tell You something. Although we cannot stay without speaking, we are still very much afraid to speak.”
What the purport teaches
- Nityānanda Prabhu told the Lord that they wanted to say something.
- Their need to speak was so strong that they could not remain without speaking.
- At the same time, they were very much afraid to speak.
Try this today
If you feel hesitant in a conversation today, calmly acknowledge that hesitation before continuing.
Ask yourself
Can you acknowledge your fear honestly when you need to speak?
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.