Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 3.214
Compassion Even Toward One Who Offends
“Haridāsa Ṭhākura was unhappy when he heard that the brāhmaṇa Gopāla Cakravartī had been attacked by leprosy. Thus after informing Balarāma Ācārya, the priest of Hiraṇya Majumadāra, he went to Śāntipura, the home of Advaita Ācārya.”
What the purport teaches
- Haridāsa Ṭhākura was unhappy to hear that Gopāla Cakravartī had been attacked by leprosy.
- Although the brāhmaṇa had offended him, Haridāsa Ṭhākura did not rejoice in his suffering.
- After informing Balarāma Ācārya, the priest of Hiraṇya Majumadāra, Haridāsa Ṭhākura went to Śāntipura, the home of Advaita Ācārya.
Try this today
If you hear of someone’s misfortune today, respond with a compassionate word rather than satisfaction.
Ask yourself
How do I respond when someone who has hurt me experiences suffering?
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.