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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 16.172

Requesting Agreement Before a Visit

“If you agree, the Muslim governor will come here to meet Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu and then return.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 16.172, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The secretary made the proposed visit dependent on the representative’s agreement.
  • The Muslim governor wished to come and meet Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
  • The proposal was that the governor would return after the meeting.

Try this today

When arranging a visit or conversation today, ask whether the other person agrees rather than assuming.

Ask yourself

How do you show consideration for others when arranging a meeting?

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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