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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 10.45

Steadiness Even Under Persecution

“The waves of his good qualities were like those of Prahlāda Mahārāja. He did not even slightly raise an eyebrow when persecuted by the Muslim ruler.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 10.45, translation

What the purport teaches

  • His good qualities are described as waves.
  • Those waves of good qualities were like those of Prahlāda Mahārāja.
  • When persecuted by the Muslim ruler, he did not even slightly raise an eyebrow.

Try this today

When a small irritation arises today, pause before reacting and remember the steadiness described here.

Ask yourself

What does this example teach you about remaining steady during difficulty?

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.

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