Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 24.248
The Hunter Asks for an Explanation
“The hunter replied, ‘My dear sir, what are you asking of me? What is wrong with the animals’ lying there half-killed? Will you please explain this to me?’
What the purport teaches
- The hunter is puzzled by Nārada Muni’s request.
- He asks what is wrong with leaving the animals half-killed.
- Rather than understanding the wrong himself, he asks Nārada Muni to explain it.
Try this today
Ask a sincere question about one behavior whose harmful effects you do not yet understand.
Ask yourself
When I do not understand why an action is harmful, am I willing to ask and listen?
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.