Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 5.21
Expressing Surprise With Respect
“The younger brāhmaṇa replied, “My dear sir, please hear me. You are saying something very unusual. Such a thing never happens.”
What the purport teaches
- The younger brāhmaṇa addressed the older man respectfully as “My dear sir.”
- He asked the older man to hear his reply.
- He described the proposal as very unusual, saying that such a thing never happens.
Try this today
When expressing a concern today, begin with a respectful request to be heard.
Ask yourself
How do I speak when someone proposes something I find hard to believe?
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.