Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 19.81
The Boat Was on the Verge of Sinking
“Due to the Lord’s heavy weight, the boat began to tilt. It began filling up with water and was on the verge of sinking.”
What the purport teaches
- The Lord’s heavy weight caused the boat to tilt.
- The boat began filling with water.
- The boat was on the verge of sinking.
Try this today
Read the translation slowly and note the three signs of danger.
Ask yourself
Which detail helps you understand the danger in this scene?
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.