Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 17.199
The Sound Hari Is Misunderstood
“ ‘Some of them are called Haridāsa. They always chant “Hari, Hari,” and thus I thought they would steal the riches from someone’s house.
What the purport teaches
- The speaker says that some of the Hindus are named Haridāsa and that they always chant “Hari, Hari.”
- He thought their chanting meant they would steal riches from someone’s house.
- The purport explains that another meaning of “Hari, Hari” is “I am stealing. I am stealing.”
Try this today
When someone’s words seem troubling today, ask what they mean before judging.
Ask yourself
Do I sometimes judge someone’s words before understanding their intended meaning?
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.