Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 3.204
Responding With Sweetness
“With all the members of the assembly, the two Majumadāras fell at the lotus feet of Haridāsa Ṭhākura. Haridāsa Ṭhākura was smiling, however, and he spoke in a sweet voice.”
What the purport teaches
- The two Majumadāras and all the members of the assembly fell at the lotus feet of Haridāsa Ṭhākura.
- Haridāsa Ṭhākura was smiling, even after being insulted.
- He spoke in a sweet voice, responding to their concern with gentleness.
Try this today
Speak gently in one conversation today, especially if you feel hurt.
Ask yourself
How could you respond more gently when others are troubled by a difficult exchange?
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.