Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 17.257
Offense Obscures the Essence of Knowledge
“When all the students thus resolved, criticizing Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, their intelligence was spoiled. Thus although they were learned scholars, because of this offense the essence of knowledge was not manifested in them.”
What the purport teaches
- By resolving to criticize Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, the students committed an offense and spoiled their intelligence.
- Although they were learned scholars, the essence of knowledge was not manifested in them.
- When one becomes inimical to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the Lord’s illusory energy steals the essence of one’s knowledge.
Try this today
Before studying today, pause to examine whether you are approaching the Lord with respect or hostility.
Ask yourself
Am I cultivating respect for the Supreme Personality of Godhead alongside my learning?
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.