Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 5.90
Simple, Open Dealings with the Lord
“The young brāhmaṇa continued, “My dear Sir, You are very merciful and You know everything. Therefore, kindly be a witness in this case. A person who knows things as they are and still does not bear witness becomes involved in sinful activities.””
What the purport teaches
- The dealings between a devotee and the Lord are very simple. The young brāhmaṇa openly asked the Lord to bear witness.
- Although the brāhmaṇa spoke of sinful activities, there is no possibility of the Lord becoming involved in sin.
- A pure devotee can speak with the Lord as if He were a common man. Their relationship allows simple and open dealings, while formality remains.
Try this today
Today, offer one simple, respectful prayer expressing an honest concern.
Ask yourself
How can I speak openly to the Lord while remaining respectful?
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.