Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 8.55
Gentleness in Words and Steadiness in Endeavors
“He was gentle, tolerant, peaceful, magnanimous, grave, sweet in his words and very sober in his endeavors.”
What the purport teaches
- He was gentle, tolerant and peaceful.
- He was magnanimous and grave.
- He was sweet in his words and very sober in his endeavors.
Try this today
In one conversation today, pause before replying and choose gentle, sweet words.
Ask yourself
Which of these qualities would you most like to practice today?
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.