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Fearlessness and Brave Speech

“The devotee Kṛṣṇadāsa, who belonged to the Rājaputa race, was very fearless. The Sanoḍiyā brāhmaṇa was also fearless, and he spoke very bravely.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 18.167, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The devotee Kṛṣṇadāsa belonged to the Rājaputa race.
  • Kṛṣṇadāsa was very fearless.
  • The Sanoḍiyā brāhmaṇa was also fearless, and he spoke very bravely.

Try this today

In one conversation today, say something that needs to be said calmly and courageously.

Ask yourself

Where might I need courage to speak rather than remain silent?

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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