Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 16.68
Literary Ornaments Cannot Cancel Faults
“Although there are five literary ornaments decorating this verse, the entire verse has been spoiled by these five most faulty presentations.
What the purport teaches
- Five literary ornaments decorate the verse.
- The verse also contains five most faulty presentations.
- Despite its ornaments, these faults spoil the entire verse.
Try this today
Review a short passage you have written for faults, rather than adding more decorative language.
Ask yourself
Do I notice faults as carefully as I notice attractive wording?
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.