Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 9.25
Favor Can Make Us Overconfident
“Gopīnātha Paṭṭanāyaka criticized the prince. He was unafraid of the prince because the King was very kind toward him.
What the purport teaches
- Gopīnātha Paṭṭanāyaka criticized the prince.
- He was unafraid because the King was very kind toward him.
- The prince’s later anger shows that the King’s kindness did not keep this criticism from having consequences.
Try this today
Before making a criticism today, pause and choose words that do not rely on your position or protection.
Ask yourself
Does someone’s kindness toward me ever make me careless in speaking to others?
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.