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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 5.26

Remember Those Connected to You

“The young brāhmaṇa said, “You have a wife and sons, and you have a large circle of relatives and friends.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 5.26, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The young brāhmaṇa reminds the older brāhmaṇa that he has a wife.
  • He also points out that the older brāhmaṇa has sons.
  • Beyond his immediate family, the older brāhmaṇa has a large circle of relatives and friends.

Try this today

Name the people connected to one family decision you are considering.

Ask yourself

Who else should I remember when considering a family decision?

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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