Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 20.7
Sanātana Gosvāmī Appeals for Returned Goodwill
“Sanātana Gosvāmī continued, “Previously I have done much for you. Now I am in difficulty. Please return my goodwill by releasing me.”
What the purport teaches
- Sanātana Gosvāmī reminded the jailkeeper that he had previously done much for him.
- He plainly stated that he was now in difficulty.
- He asked the jailkeeper to return his goodwill by releasing him.
Try this today
If you are facing a difficulty today, make one clear, courteous request for help.
Ask yourself
How readily do you acknowledge your difficulties and ask for help?
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.