Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 8.78
See Material Activity Without Praise or Criticism
“ ‘One should see that because of the meeting of material nature and the living entity, the universe is acting uniformly. Thus one should neither praise nor criticize the characteristics or activities of others.’
What the purport teaches
- The universe acts uniformly through the meeting of material nature and the living entity.
- With this understanding, one should neither praise nor criticize others’ characteristics or activities.
- The purport identifies this instruction as a statement from Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam spoken by Lord Kṛṣṇa to Uddhava.
Try this today
When you notice someone’s behavior today, pause before adding a judgment of praise or criticism.
Ask yourself
Can this broader view help me pause before judging another person’s activities?
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.