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The Injured Animals Recover and Flee

“The three animals that were half-killed were then brought to their consciousness by the sage Nārada. Indeed, the animals got up and swiftly fled.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 24.263, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The three animals had been left half-killed.
  • The sage Nārada brought them back to consciousness.
  • The animals got up and swiftly fled. Their recovery followed the hunter’s surrender and his receiving spiritual instructions.

Try this today

Pause today to reflect on the three animals rising and escaping, and notice your response to their relief.

Ask yourself

What stands out to you about the animals’ condition before and after Nārada’s intervention?

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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