Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 8.52
Criticism Had Serious Consequences
“After hearing this criticism, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was doubtful and apprehensive. Therefore He called Govinda and instructed him as follows.”
What the purport teaches
- After hearing the criticism, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was doubtful and apprehensive.
- He called Govinda and gave him instructions.
- The following verses show that these instructions sharply limited the prasādam He would accept. The criticism thus had consequences beyond the accusation itself.
Try this today
Pause before voicing a criticism today and consider one possible effect of your words.
Ask yourself
Do I consider how my critical words may affect another person’s actions?
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.