Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 15.269
Wrongdoing Meets an Unexpected Defeat
“ ‘What we have had to arrange with great endeavor by collecting elephants, horses, chariots and infantry soldiers has already been accomplished by the Gandharvas.’
What the purport teaches
- Bhīmasena spoke while the Pāṇḍavas were living in exile in the forest. The Gandharvas had arrested the Kauravas through superior military strength.
- Duryodhana’s ministers and commanders asked Mahārāja Yudhiṣṭhira for help. Bhīmasena remembered Duryodhana’s former nefarious and atrocious activities against them.
- Bhīmasena felt it fitting that Duryodhana and his company had been arrested. The Gandharvas had accomplished what would have required great endeavor from the Pāṇḍavas.
Try this today
Review one interaction today and correct any hurtful words or conduct you notice.
Ask yourself
What does Duryodhana’s defeat lead me to consider about the consequences of mistreating others?
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.