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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 13.186

Reassurance in a Frightening Moment

“King Pratāparudra became frightened when Lord Caitanya showed external anger, but Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya told the King, “Don’t worry.””

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 13.186, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Lord Caitanya showed external anger.
  • King Pratāparudra became frightened when he saw this anger.
  • Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya reassured the King by telling him, “Don’t worry.”

Try this today

Offer a few gentle words of reassurance to someone who is worried today.

Ask yourself

How do I respond when someone offers reassurance during a frightening moment?

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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