Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 20.85
A Humble Request to Exchange
“Sanātana Gosvāmī then told the Bengali mendicant, “My dear brother, please do me a favor. Trade me your quilt for this woolen blanket.””
What the purport teaches
- Sanātana Gosvāmī addressed the Bengali mendicant as “My dear brother.”
- He asked the mendicant to do him a favor.
- His request was to trade his woolen blanket for the mendicant’s quilt.
Try this today
Make one request today with kind words and respect for the other person.
Ask yourself
Can I ask for help with the warmth and humility shown here?
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.