Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 3.145
Listen Carefully to the Account of Offense
“This offense at the lotus feet of an exalted devotee has resulted in a wonderful narration. Taking advantage of the opportunity afforded by these incidents, I shall explain what happened. O devotees, please listen.”
What the purport teaches
- The offense at the lotus feet of an exalted devotee led to a wonderful narration.
- The author takes the opportunity provided by these incidents to explain what happened.
- He directly asks the devotees to listen, inviting careful attention to the account.
Try this today
Read this verse and the next two slowly, without distractions, noticing the consequences described.
Ask yourself
Am I willing to listen carefully to teachings about offenses against devotees?
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.