Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 12.196
Praise Can Appear Negative
“Thus They both went on talking and praising one another, although Their praise appeared negative, for it appeared as if They exchanged ill names.”
What the purport teaches
- The two continued talking with one another.
- Their words appeared negative, as though They were exchanging ill names.
- Yet Their conversation was actually mutual praise.
Try this today
Pause while reading this exchange and recall that its apparently negative words are praise.
Ask yourself
What does this exchange teach you about the difference between appearance and intention?
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.