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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 5.50

Ask Clearly About an Unfulfilled Promise

“You have promised to give your daughter in charity to me. Now you do not say anything. What is your conclusion?”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 5.50, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The young brāhmaṇa recalled the promise to give him the daughter in charity.
  • He pointed out that the person who had promised was now saying nothing.
  • He directly asked what the conclusion was.

Try this today

If you are waiting on a promise, ask one calm question to clarify the person's decision.

Ask yourself

When a promise remains unresolved, can you ask about it clearly and respectfully?

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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