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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 24.239

Approaching With a Question

“Nārada Muni replied, ‘Leaving the path, I have come to you to settle a doubt that is in my mind.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 24.239, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Nārada Muni explained that he had deliberately left the path to come to the hunter.
  • He said that he wanted to settle a doubt in his mind.
  • His reply introduced a question about the half-killed animals.

Try this today

Ask one calm, sincere question today about something you do not yet understand.

Ask yourself

When I am concerned about someone’s actions, do I first seek a clear understanding?

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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