Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 12.24
The Lord Voices Concern About Criticism
“Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu continued, “What to speak of spiritual advancement — all the people will blaspheme Me. And what to speak of all the people — Dāmodara would chastise Me.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu raised the question of spiritual advancement in His response.
- He said that all the people would blaspheme Him.
- He added that Dāmodara would chastise Him.
Try this today
Before one decision today, pause to consider whether it could reasonably invite criticism or correction.
Ask yourself
How carefully do you consider the criticism or correction an action may bring?
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.