Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 20.134
The Northern Side Holds Danger
“ ‘If you dig on the northern side, there is a big black snake that will devour you if you attempt to dig up the treasure.
What the purport teaches
- A big black snake is on the northern side.
- Attempting to dig up the treasure there brings the danger of being devoured.
- The warning identifies a dangerous place to dig, despite the desire to find treasure.
Try this today
Read the warning slowly today, and pause to reflect on the value of heeding guidance.
Ask yourself
Am I willing to heed a warning rather than press ahead simply because I want a 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.