Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 16.63
Notice What Words Already Mean
“The word ‘bhavānī’ means ‘the wife of Lord Śiva.’ But when we mention her husband, one might conclude that she has another husband.
What the purport teaches
- The word ‘bhavānī’ means ‘the wife of Lord Śiva.’
- The word itself therefore already identifies her as Lord Śiva's wife.
- Mentioning her husband in this wording may lead someone to conclude that she has another husband.
Try this today
Check one phrase today for added words that could create an unintended meaning.
Ask yourself
Could my added words suggest something I do not intend?
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.