Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 16.101
Even Great Poets Have Faults
“Even in the poetic compositions of such great poets as Bhavabhūti, Jayadeva and Kālidāsa there are many examples of faults.
What the purport teaches
- The Lord named Bhavabhūti, Jayadeva and Kālidāsa as great poets.
- He stated that even their poetic compositions contain faults.
- Their greatness as poets did not mean that their work was free from mistakes.
Try this today
When you notice a fault in someone’s work today, remind yourself that even great poets have faults.
Ask yourself
Do I expect talented people to be free from every mistake?
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.