Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 9.26
Defending Value Without Personal Criticism
“Gopīnātha Paṭṭanāyaka said, ‘My horses never turn their necks or look upward. Therefore the price for them should not be reduced.’
What the purport teaches
- Gopīnātha Paṭṭanāyaka said that his horses never turned their necks or looked upward.
- He argued that their price should therefore not be reduced.
- In this exchange, his words were criticism of the prince, who responded with anger.
Try this today
In one disagreement today, state the practical issue without commenting on the other person.
Ask yourself
Can I defend what I think is fair without making a personal criticism?
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.