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Respect Rather Than Jealous Interference

“The Muslim king ordered the magistrate, “Do not disturb this Hindu prophet out of jealousy. Let Him do His own will wherever He likes.””

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 1.170, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Muslim king understood Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s transcendental position as a prophet.
  • He ordered the local magistrate not to disturb Him out of jealousy.
  • The king instructed that the Lord be allowed to do whatever He liked, wherever He wished.

Try this today

Today, give someone space for devotional practice without criticism or interruption.

Ask yourself

How can recognizing jealousy help you avoid interfering with another’s devotion?

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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