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Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu Came and Watched

“As soon as Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu heard this news, He went there with all His personal associates. They then stood there and watched the elephants try to pull the car.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 14.52, translation

What the purport teaches

  • As soon as Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu heard the news, He went there.
  • All His personal associates accompanied Him.
  • They stood there and watched the elephants try to pull the car.

Try this today

When someone faces a difficulty today, take a moment to observe what is happening before stepping in.

Ask yourself

How might watching carefully help you understand a difficulty before responding?

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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