Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 13.95
A Slap Brings Further Anger
“Śrīvāsa Ṭhākura slapped Haricandana to stop him from pushing him. In turn, this made Haricandana angry.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrīvāsa Ṭhākura slapped Haricandana.
- He did this to stop Haricandana from pushing him.
- The slap, in turn, made Haricandana angry.
Try this today
If disturbed today, pause before reacting and ask for the disturbance to stop without striking or pushing.
Ask yourself
How might my response to being disturbed stir anger in another person?
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.