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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 15.247

Inattention Gives Faultfinding an Opening

“However, as soon as the Bhaṭṭācārya began distributing prasādam and was a little inattentive, Amogha came in. Seeing the quantity of food, he began to blaspheme.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 15.247, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Bhaṭṭācārya began distributing prasādam and became a little inattentive.
  • Amogha took that opportunity to enter.
  • Seeing the quantity of food, Amogha began to blaspheme.

Try this today

Pause before commenting on someone’s food today, rather than immediately finding fault.

Ask yourself

When I see something unexpected, am I quick to criticize?

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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