Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 9.189
The Depth of the Brāhmaṇa’s Unhappiness
“Sir, due to my unhappiness I cannot continue living. Although my body is burning, my life is not leaving.”
What the purport teaches
- The brāhmaṇa said his unhappiness made him feel unable to continue living.
- He described his body as burning, expressing his intense suffering.
- He lamented that his life was not leaving, continuing to voice his despair.
Try this today
Reread the brāhmaṇa’s words slowly, noticing the intensity of the unhappiness he describes.
Ask yourself
Am I willing to listen carefully when someone expresses deep suffering?
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.