Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 9.181
A Courteous Question About the Delay
“Seeing this, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu said, “My dear sir, please tell Me why you have not cooked. It is already noon.””
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu noticed that the brāhmaṇa had not cooked.
- He addressed him as “My dear sir” and asked why he had not cooked.
- He pointed out that it was already noon.
Try this today
If something is delayed today, ask the reason politely rather than assuming you know.
Ask yourself
How could the Lord’s courteous wording guide the way you ask about a delay?
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.