Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 14.51
All Their Strength Was Not Enough
“The strong elephants pulled with all their strength, but still the car remained at a standstill, not budging an inch.”
What the purport teaches
- The strong elephants pulled with all their strength.
- Even with this effort, the car remained at a standstill.
- The car did not budge an inch.
Try this today
Take a moment today to reflect on the difference between giving your full effort and being able to control the result.
Ask yourself
What does the elephants’ effort help you notice about the limits of physical strength?
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.