Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 3.103
Envy Turns Respect Into Resentment
“Unable to tolerate that such respect was being offered to Haridāsa Ṭhākura, Rāmacandra Khān planned in various ways to dishonor him.”
What the purport teaches
- Haridāsa Ṭhākura received respect from the neighboring people.
- Rāmacandra Khān could not tolerate the respect offered to him.
- Rather than honor Haridāsa Ṭhākura, Rāmacandra Khān planned various ways to dishonor him.
Try this today
When someone is praised today, pause before responding and avoid words that would diminish their good qualities.
Ask yourself
Does another person’s recognition ever stir resentment in you?
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.