Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 7.126
Admit the Desire to Show Off
“Vallabha Bhaṭṭa admitted, “I am a great fool, and indeed I have acted like a fool by trying to demonstrate my learning to You.”
What the purport teaches
- Vallabha Bhaṭṭa openly admitted that he had acted like a fool.
- He identified his mistake: trying to demonstrate his learning to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
- Instead of defending his conduct, he acknowledged it with humility.
Try this today
In one conversation today, listen carefully instead of looking for a chance to display your knowledge.
Ask yourself
When do I use what I know to impress others?
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.