Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 20.9
Willingness Can Be Held Back by Fear
“In this way Sanātana Gosvāmī convinced the jailkeeper, who replied, “Please hear me, my dear sir. I am willing to release you, but I am afraid of the government.””
What the purport teaches
- Sanātana Gosvāmī convinced the jailkeeper to consider releasing him.
- The jailkeeper respectfully asked Sanātana Gosvāmī to hear him.
- He was willing to release Sanātana Gosvāmī, but he feared the government.
Try this today
Name one fear that makes it difficult for you to help someone.
Ask yourself
When has fear held me back even though I was willing to 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.