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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 16.62

Satisfying Wording May Still Contain Contradiction

“Here is another great fault. You have arranged the word ‘bhavānī-bhartṛ’ to your great satisfaction, but this betrays the fault of contradiction.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 16.62, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Another great fault is identified in the composition.
  • The word ‘bhavānī-bhartṛ’ was arranged to the composer's great satisfaction.
  • Despite that satisfaction, the wording contains the fault of contradiction.

Try this today

Reread one sentence you are pleased with and check whether its meaning is consistent.

Ask yourself

Am I willing to examine wording I like for a possible contradiction?

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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