Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 12.42
Respectfully Making Amends for an Offense
“A similar punishment was awarded to mother Śacīdevī. Who could be more fortunate than she to receive such punishment?”
What the purport teaches
- The translation describes mother Śacīdevī as fortunate to receive the Lord’s punishment.
- Śacīdevī accused Advaita Prabhu of encouraging her son to become a sannyāsī. Caitanya Mahāprabhu took this accusation as an offense.
- The Lord asked Śacīdevī to touch the lotus feet of Advaita Ācārya to mitigate the offense she had supposedly committed.
Try this today
If you have made an unfair accusation, offer a sincere apology today.
Ask yourself
Am I willing to offer respect and make amends when my words offend someone?
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.