Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 12.52
Guard Religious Principles Through Careful Conduct
“Thus one becomes unpopular in the eyes of the people in general, for this damages his religiosity and fame. A Vaiṣṇava, especially one who acts as a spiritual master, must not act in such a way. One should always be conscious of this fact.”
What the purport teaches
- Such conduct makes one unpopular in the eyes of people in general.
- It damages one’s religiosity and fame.
- A Vaiṣṇava, especially one acting as a spiritual master, must not act in this way. One should always remain conscious of this responsibility.
Try this today
Before one decision today, pause and ask whether it could damage your religious principles or others’ trust.
Ask yourself
How might my conduct affect others’ trust in my religious principles?
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.