Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 8.47
Knowing Criticism, Still Offering Respect
“Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu knew that Rāmacandra Purī was criticizing Him before everyone, but whenever Rāmacandra Purī came to see Him, the Lord offered him respects with great attention.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu knew that Rāmacandra Purī was criticizing Him before everyone.
- Whenever Rāmacandra Purī visited, the Lord still offered him respects.
- The Lord offered these respects with great attention, even while knowing of the criticism.
Try this today
In one difficult interaction today, give an attentive, respectful response rather than a dismissive one.
Ask yourself
How does knowing that someone has criticized me affect the attention and respect I give them?
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.