Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 20.25
Sanātana Sees the Coins as Deadly Danger
“Hearing this, Sanātana Gosvāmī chastised his servant, saying, “Why have you brought this death knell with you?””
What the purport teaches
- Sanātana Gosvāmī heard his servant’s reply.
- He chastised his servant for bringing the coins.
- Calling them a “death knell,” he treated their presence as a grave danger.
Try this today
Before carrying a valuable item today, consider whether you need it and whether carrying it creates a risk.
Ask yourself
Can something valuable also become a source of danger?
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.