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Angry Departure and the Brother’s Fall

“Thus Śrī Rāmadāsa broke his flute in anger and went away, and at that time my brother fell down.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 5.178, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Rāmadāsa broke his flute in anger.
  • He then went away.
  • At that time, the author’s brother fell down.

Try this today

Pause today to identify any dismissive attitude you hold toward Lord Nityānanda, and consciously set it aside.

Ask yourself

What does this outcome teach me about taking disrespect seriously?

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.

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