Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 9.186
Caring Questions in a Time of Distress
“While the brāhmaṇa was fasting, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu asked him, “Why are you fasting? Why are you so unhappy? Why are you so worried?””
What the purport teaches
- The brāhmaṇa was fasting when Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu spoke to him.
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu asked why he was fasting and why he was so unhappy.
- He also asked why the brāhmaṇa was so worried, inviting him to explain his distress.
Try this today
Gently ask someone who seems worried how they are feeling, and listen.
Ask yourself
How can I make room for someone to explain their unhappiness?
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.