Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 20.19
News of Gold Pleases the Landlord
“The palmist said, “This man Sanātana possesses eight gold coins.” Hearing this, the landlord was very pleased and spoke the following to Sanātana Gosvāmī.”
What the purport teaches
- The palmist said that Sanātana possessed eight gold coins.
- The landlord was very pleased to hear this.
- After hearing about the coins, the landlord spoke to Sanātana Gosvāmī.
Try this today
Notice today whether hearing about someone’s possessions changes your attitude toward them.
Ask yourself
What does the landlord’s pleasure at hearing about the gold lead you to consider?
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.