Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 20.86
An Unexpected Offer Raises Doubt
“The mendicant replied, “Sir, you are a respectable gentleman. Why are you joking with me? Why would you trade your valuable blanket for my torn quilt?””
What the purport teaches
- The mendicant addressed Sanātana Gosvāmī as a respectable gentleman.
- He wondered whether Sanātana Gosvāmī was joking with him.
- He could not understand why someone would exchange a valuable blanket for his torn quilt.
Try this today
If an offer or request puzzles you today, ask a respectful question before drawing a conclusion.
Ask yourself
How do I respond when an offer seems difficult to believe?
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.