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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 9.27

Anger Must Not Lead to False Accusations

“Hearing this criticism, the prince became very angry. Going before the King, he made some false allegations against Gopīnātha Paṭṭanāyaka.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 9.27, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The prince became very angry on hearing the criticism.
  • He went before the King with allegations against Gopīnātha Paṭṭanāyaka.
  • The account explicitly describes these allegations as false.

Try this today

Before repeating a complaint today, check that each claim is true.

Ask yourself

When I feel criticized, am I tempted to exaggerate someone else’s faults?

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.

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