Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 19.26
Acknowledging the Ruler’s Authority
“Sanātana Gosvāmī said, “You are the supreme ruler of Bengal and are completely independent. Whenever someone commits a fault, you punish him accordingly.””
What the purport teaches
- Sanātana Gosvāmī acknowledges the ruler as the supreme ruler of Bengal.
- He describes the ruler as completely independent.
- He states that the ruler punishes a person accordingly when that person commits a fault.
Try this today
Reflect on one responsibility you hold and name one fault you should take care to avoid.
Ask yourself
How do I respond when someone has authority to hold me accountable?
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.