Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 3.13
The Lord Knows the Devotee’s Heart
“Although Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu knew that Dāmodara Paṇḍita was a pure and simple devotee, upon hearing this impudent talk the Lord said, “My dear Dāmodara, what nonsense are you speaking?””
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu knew that Dāmodara Paṇḍita was a pure and simple devotee.
- Nevertheless, the Lord challenged his impudent talk, asking what nonsense he was speaking. Recognizing his devotion did not mean approving his words.
- Dāmodara Paṇḍita acknowledged that the Lord is the independent Personality of Godhead, beyond all criticism.
Try this today
Reflect on one correction you have received, and identify something you can learn from it.
Ask yourself
Am I willing to accept correction even when my intentions are sincere?
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.