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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 5.75

Call Upon the Lord as Witness

“ ‘If this brāhmaṇa later hesitates to give me his daughter, my dear Lord, I shall call on You as a witness. Please note this with care and attention.’

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 5.75, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The speaker considered that the brāhmaṇa might later hesitate to give him his daughter.
  • He told the Lord that, if this happened, he would call on Him as a witness.
  • He asked the Lord to note his request with care and attention.

Try this today

In a brief prayer, clearly express one concern to the Lord.

Ask yourself

Can you bring your concern about an uncertain promise before the Lord?

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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