Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 17.145
Address Poor Etiquette in a Friendly Way
“In a friendly way, the Lord said, “Sir, I have come to your house as your guest, but upon seeing Me you hid yourself in your room. What kind of etiquette is this?””
What the purport teaches
- The Lord spoke to the Kazi in a friendly way.
- He explained that He had come to the Kazi’s house as a guest, yet the Kazi had hidden upon seeing Him.
- The Lord questioned what kind of etiquette this was.
Try this today
If you need to raise a concern today, express it in a friendly, respectful way.
Ask yourself
Can you address an uncomfortable matter while keeping your manner friendly?
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.