Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 5.29
The Elder Asserts His Authority
“The elderly brāhmaṇa said, “My daughter is my own property. If I choose to give my property to someone, who has the power to stop me?”
What the purport teaches
- The elderly brāhmaṇa describes his daughter as his own property.
- He argues that he can choose to give his property to someone.
- He asks who has the power to stop him, expressing confidence in his own authority.
Try this today
Notice one decision you regard as yours alone, and examine your confidence that you can carry it out.
Ask yourself
When I feel a decision is mine to make, do I assume no one can prevent it?
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.