Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 20.54
Loving Anger Can Please Kṛṣṇa
“When a beloved gopī shows symptoms of anger toward Kṛṣṇa, Kṛṣṇa is very satisfied. Indeed, He is extremely pleased when chastised by such a gopī. She shows her pride suitably, and Kṛṣṇa enjoys that attitude. Then she gives up her pride with a little endeavor.
What the purport teaches
- A beloved gopī’s symptoms of anger can greatly satisfy Kṛṣṇa.
- He enjoys her suitable expression of pride and is extremely pleased when she chastises Him.
- She then gives up her pride with a little endeavor. In this description, her attitude brings Kṛṣṇa pleasure.
Try this today
Read this verse and the next together, noting how Kṛṣṇa’s happiness distinguishes the two descriptions of anger.
Ask yourself
What distinguishes the pleasing pride described here from anger maintained for one’s own happiness?
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.