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Affectionate Anger Toward One Without Fault
“Although Gadādhara Paṇḍita Gosāñi was not in the least at fault, some of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s devotees showed affectionate anger toward him.”
What the purport teaches
- Gadādhara Paṇḍita Gosāñi was not in the least at fault.
- Nevertheless, some of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s devotees showed anger toward him.
- The translation describes their anger as affectionate, while clearly affirming Gadādhara Paṇḍita’s innocence.
Try this today
Before judging someone who is criticized today, pause and consider whether you know the full circumstances.
Ask yourself
How can this verse remind you that someone receiving criticism may not be at fault?
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.