Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 13.133
Avoid Faultfinding While Upholding Devotional Principles
“He would not listen to blasphemy of a Vaiṣṇava, nor would he listen to talk of a Vaiṣṇava’s misbehavior. He knew only that everyone was engaged in Kṛṣṇa’s service; he did not understand anything else.”
What the purport teaches
- Raghunātha Bhaṭṭa would not hear blasphemy or reports of a Vaiṣṇava’s misbehavior. He never harmed a Vaiṣṇava or neglected the Lord’s service.
- A Vaiṣṇava ācārya must guide disciples and followers to strictly follow the regulative principles, protecting them from falling down. A preacher may sometimes criticize, but Raghunātha Bhaṭṭa avoided criticism even when someone was actually at fault.
- He saw only that everyone was engaged in Kṛṣṇa’s service—the vision of a mahā-bhāgavata. The purport explains that even service to māyā indirectly serves Kṛṣṇa, because māyā is His servant.
Try this today
Today, refrain from repeating a faultfinding remark about a Vaiṣṇava, and instead give attention to your own service.
Ask yourself
Can I avoid faultfinding while remaining attentive to the principles of Vaiṣṇava behavior?
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.