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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 20.48

Look again before concluding

“When Candraśekhara informed the Lord that no Vaiṣṇava was at his door, the Lord asked him, “Is there anyone at all at your door?””

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 20.48, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Candraśekhara informed the Lord that no Vaiṣṇava was at his door.
  • The Lord then asked whether anyone at all was there.
  • His question directed Candraśekhara’s attention to whoever was present.

Try this today

Before concluding that no one needs your attention, take another careful look.

Ask yourself

When might a simple question help me notice someone I have overlooked?

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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