Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 3.14
The Lord’s Independence and People’s Speech
“My dear Lord, You can act as You please. No one can say anything to restrict You. Nevertheless, the entire world is impudent. People can say anything. How can You stop them?
What the purport teaches
- Dāmodara Paṇḍita acknowledged that the Lord could act as He pleased. No one could restrict Him.
- At the same time, he described the world as impudent, with people ready to say anything.
- His question concerned how such speech could be stopped. He recognized the Lord’s independence but remained troubled by public criticism.
Try this today
When you hear speculative criticism today, choose not to repeat it.
Ask yourself
How much of my concern comes from what people might say?
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.