Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 20.132
Heed Guidance Before Seeking the Treasure
“The astrologer said, ‘The treasure is in this place, but if you dig toward the southern side, the wasps and drones will rise, and you will not get your treasure.
What the purport teaches
- The astrologer tells the man that the treasure is in that place.
- He warns that digging toward the southern side will cause wasps and drones to rise.
- If the man digs there, he will not obtain the treasure. The warning identifies a direction that will not lead to success.
Try this today
Before beginning a task today, pause to review any guidance about what to avoid.
Ask yourself
Am I attentive to warnings about approaches that will not bring the desired result?
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.