Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 7.113
Pride Expressed Through Rejecting Another’s Explanations
“In my commentary on Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam,” he said, “I have refuted the explanations of Śrīdhara Svāmī. I cannot accept his explanations.
What the purport teaches
- Vallabha Bhaṭṭa spoke about his commentary on Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam.
- He declared that he had refuted the explanations of Śrīdhara Svāmī.
- His refusal to accept those explanations was part of the speech introduced as greatly proud.
Try this today
Before dismissing an explanation today, state fairly what it actually says.
Ask yourself
When I disagree with an explanation, how much of my response comes from pride?
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.