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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 5.114

Truthfulness Pleases the Lord

“The Lord continued, “I have become very much pleased by the truthfulness of you both. Now you can ask for a benediction.” Thus with great pleasure the two brāhmaṇas begged for a benediction.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 5.114, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Lord said He was very pleased by the truthfulness of both brāhmaṇas.
  • He invited them to ask for a benediction.
  • The two brāhmaṇas begged for a benediction with great pleasure.

Try this today

Today, take care to speak truthfully in one conversation.

Ask yourself

How does the Lord’s pleasure in truthfulness encourage you to be truthful?

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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