Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 5.138
Pride Clouds Intelligence and Speech
“Indra, the King of heaven, being too proud of his heavenly opulences, became like a madman. Thus bereft of his intelligence, he could not restrain himself from speaking nonsensically about Kṛṣṇa.
What the purport teaches
- Indra became too proud of his heavenly opulences.
- His pride made him like a madman, bereft of intelligence.
- Unable to restrain himself, he spoke nonsensically about Kṛṣṇa.
Try this today
When you feel proud of an advantage today, pause before speaking and choose words free from boasting or contempt.
Ask yourself
When does pride in what I possess make it harder for me to speak carefully?
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.