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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 20.14

Sanātana Recognizes the Jailkeeper’s Continuing Hesitation

“Sanātana Gosvāmī could see that the mind of the meat-eater was still not satisfied. He then stacked seven thousand gold coins before him.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 20.14, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Sanātana Gosvāmī could see that the meat-eater’s mind was still not satisfied.
  • He recognized that his words had not yet settled the matter.
  • He then stacked seven thousand gold coins before him.

Try this today

In one conversation today, pause to ask whether the other person still has a concern.

Ask yourself

Do I notice when another person remains unconvinced after I have spoken?

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.

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