Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 15.59
Wondering Whether Bāla-gopāla Had Eaten
“She then began to wonder who had eaten all that food. ‘Why is the plate empty?’ she wondered, doubting that Bāla-gopāla had eaten it all.
What the purport teaches
- She wondered who had eaten all the food.
- The empty plate made her ask why nothing remained.
- She doubted that Bāla-gopāla had eaten it all.
Try this today
Spend a moment today considering her question: “Why is the plate empty?”
Ask yourself
What do you notice about her uncertainty on seeing the empty plate?
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.