Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 3.16
Acknowledged Virtue Amid Fear of Gossip
“Although the boy’s mother is completely austere and chaste, she has one natural fault — she is a very beautiful young girl.
What the purport teaches
- Dāmodara Paṇḍita acknowledged that the boy’s mother was completely austere and chaste.
- He nevertheless called her youth and beauty a natural fault. In context, he was concerned about the opportunity these circumstances might give people to whisper.
- His words did not accuse her of unchaste conduct. His stated concern was about appearances and possible public criticism.
Try this today
When thinking about someone today, name one known good quality rather than speculating from appearance.
Ask yourself
Do I allow appearances to overshadow someone’s acknowledged good qualities?
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.