Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 3.10
Dāmodara Paṇḍita Begins to Speak
“After some time, when the boy stood up and left, the intolerant Dāmodara Paṇḍita began to speak.”
What the purport teaches
- Dāmodara Paṇḍita began speaking after the boy stood up and left.
- The translation describes Dāmodara Paṇḍita as intolerant. The following verses reveal his concern about criticism of the Lord.
- His concern led him to speak impudently. This introduces the tension between his devotion and his manner of speaking.
Try this today
Before voicing a concern today, pause and consider whether your words sound respectful.
Ask yourself
When something troubles me, how does it affect my manner of speaking?
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.