Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 12.34
Śrīkānta Speaks From Hurt
“Śivānanda Sena’s nephew, Śrīkānta, the son of his sister, felt offended, and he commented on the matter when his uncle was absent.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrīkānta was Śivānanda Sena’s nephew, the son of his sister.
- He felt offended by what had happened to his uncle.
- He commented on the matter while his uncle was absent.
Try this today
Before commenting on something upsetting today, pause and identify the feeling behind your words.
Ask yourself
When I feel offended on someone else’s behalf, how does that affect my words?
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.