Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 20.100
Gratitude, Not Pride
“If I did not disclose this fact, I would be guilty of ingratitude to the Lord. Therefore, my dear readers, please do not consider me too proud and be angry at me.”
What the purport teaches
- The author says that concealing the Lord’s order would make him guilty of ingratitude to the Lord.
- He discloses it to acknowledge what the Lord has done, not to claim greatness for himself.
- He warmly addresses his readers and asks them not to consider him too proud or become angry with him.
Try this today
Thank someone for a specific kindness today, keeping your words focused on their help.
Ask yourself
How can you acknowledge help received without making yourself the center of attention?
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.