Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 2.44
Speak Sincerely and Hear Attentively
“Thus speaking, the son of Śrīmatī Śacīmātā recited another wonderful verse, and Rāmānanda Rāya and Svarūpa Dāmodara heard this verse with rapt attention. Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu said, “I feel shameful to disclose the activities of My heart. Nonetheless, I shall be done with all formalities and speak from the heart. Please hear.””
What the purport teaches
- The son of Śrīmatī Śacīmātā recited another wonderful verse.
- Rāmānanda Rāya and Svarūpa Dāmodara heard with rapt attention.
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu felt ashamed to disclose His heart. Nonetheless, He set aside formalities and asked His friends to hear Him.
Try this today
Give someone your undivided attention today when they share a heartfelt concern.
Ask yourself
How can I listen more attentively when someone speaks sincerely from the heart?
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.