Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 15.282
Gopīnātha Ācārya Stops Amogha’s Self-Injury
“Indeed, Amogha continued slapping his face over and over until his cheeks were swollen. Finally Gopīnātha Ācārya stopped him by catching hold of his hands.”
What the purport teaches
- Amogha continued slapping his face over and over.
- His cheeks became swollen from the repeated blows.
- Gopīnātha Ācārya finally stopped him by catching hold of his hands.
Try this today
Remember Gopīnātha Ācārya’s intervention today: if remorse becomes overwhelming, seek support rather than hurt yourself.
Ask yourself
What does Gopīnātha Ācārya’s intervention help you notice about responding to someone in distress?
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.