Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 5.109
Hear Before Assessing
“Despite the explanation of Svarūpa Dāmodara, Bhagavān Ācārya requested, “Please hear the drama once. If you hear it, you can consider whether it is good or bad.””
What the purport teaches
- Despite Svarūpa Dāmodara’s explanation, Bhagavān Ācārya asked him to hear the drama once.
- He wanted Svarūpa Dāmodara to consider whether the drama was good or bad after hearing it.
- His request was for a careful hearing and judgment, not simply for praise.
Try this today
Today, listen fully to one passage before deciding what you think of it.
Ask yourself
Am I willing to let someone carefully assess something I admire?
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.