Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 9.333
Consider Others When Making Plans
“Rāmānanda Rāya said, “My dear Lord, it is better that You proceed to Jagannātha Purī alone because with me there will be many horses, elephants and soldiers, all roaring tumultuously.”
What the purport teaches
- Rāmānanda Rāya suggested that the Lord proceed to Jagannātha Purī alone.
- Many horses, elephants and soldiers would accompany Rāmānanda Rāya.
- He explained that this large company would make a tumultuous noise.
Try this today
When making a plan today, consider whether your arrangements might disturb someone else.
Ask yourself
How might your arrangements affect the people traveling with you?
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.