Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 7.102
Notice the Contrast in Devotee Association
“Whenever Vallabha Bhaṭṭa entered the society of devotees, headed by Advaita Ācārya, he was like a duck in a society of white swans.”
What the purport teaches
- Vallabha Bhaṭṭa entered the society of devotees headed by Advaita Ācārya.
- He is compared to a duck among white swans. The comparison emphasizes the contrast between him and those devotees.
- The surrounding verses describe his unnecessary arguments and refuted conclusions. These give context to the contrast.
Try this today
During a devotional conversation today, give someone else space to finish without interrupting.
Ask yourself
Does my way of speaking help me learn in the company of devotees?
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.