Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 9.23
Deliberate Undervaluation Provokes Anger
“The prince, however, purposely gave a reduced estimate for the value of the horses. When Gopīnātha Paṭṭanāyaka heard the price quoted, he was very angry.
What the purport teaches
- The prince purposely gave a reduced estimate of the horses’ value.
- The low estimate was deliberate, despite his skill in judging horses.
- When Gopīnātha Paṭṭanāyaka heard the quoted price, he became very angry.
Try this today
Review one judgment you make today and check that you are not deliberately undervaluing someone’s contribution.
Ask yourself
Am I being fair when I assess what another person offers?
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.