Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 16.103
Speak Humbly After Correcting Someone
“I am not even fit to be your disciple. Therefore kindly do not take seriously whatever childish impudence I have shown.
What the purport teaches
- The Lord told the poet that He was not even fit to be his disciple.
- He described His own conduct as childish impudence.
- He kindly asked the poet not to take that conduct seriously.
Try this today
If you have spoken presumptuously to someone, offer a brief, humble apology today.
Ask yourself
Can I speak humbly after pointing out someone else’s 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.