Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 3.46
Hearing That Removes Ignorance
“In this way I have described Dāmodara Paṇḍita’s verbal chastisements. As one hears about this, atheistic principles and ignorance depart.”
What the purport teaches
- The author concludes his account of Dāmodara Paṇḍita’s verbal chastisements.
- He states that hearing this account causes atheistic principles and ignorance to depart.
- The account of correction therefore offers a benefit to the hearer, not only to those who were corrected.
Try this today
Reread the account of Dāmodara Paṇḍita’s corrections and write down one lesson for yourself.
Ask yourself
What can I learn by hearing about Dāmodara Paṇḍita’s concern for proper conduct?
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.