Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 7.122
Purification Matters More Than Winning
“Being very proud of my learning, I am thinking, ‘Let me become victorious.’ Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, however, is trying to purify me by nullifying this false pride, for a characteristic of the Supreme Personality of Godhead is that He acts for everyone’s welfare.
What the purport teaches
- Vallabha Bhaṭṭa recognized that he was very proud of his learning and wanted to become victorious.
- He understood that Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was trying to purify him by nullifying this false pride.
- Acting for everyone’s welfare is a characteristic of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. The Lord’s correction expressed that concern.
Try this today
In one discussion today, set aside the wish to win and listen carefully before responding.
Ask yourself
When I share what I know, am I trying to help or trying to win?
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.