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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 16.269

Recognizing the Soundness of Advice

“I decided that Sanātana had spoken very well. I was certainly being followed by a large crowd, and when people would see so many men, they would surely rebuke Me, saying, ‘Here is another imposter.’

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 16.269, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The speaker decided that Sanātana had spoken very well.
  • He acknowledged that a large crowd was following Him.
  • He considered that people seeing so many men would rebuke Him as another imposter.

Try this today

Review one current plan in light of advice you have received, and write down any concern that deserves attention.

Ask yourself

Am I willing to acknowledge good advice when it challenges my plans?

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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