Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 16.93
Understanding the Heart Before Replying
“Hearing this and understanding the paṇḍita’s heart, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu replied in a humorous way.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu heard what the paṇḍita said.
- He understood the paṇḍita’s heart.
- He replied in a humorous way.
Try this today
In one conversation today, listen carefully and consider the speaker’s feelings before you answer.
Ask yourself
Do I pause to consider another person’s feelings before replying?
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.