Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 15.251
The Bhaṭṭācārya Criticizes; the Lord Laughs
“The Bhaṭṭācārya then began to curse his son-in-law and call him ill names. When the Bhaṭṭācārya returned, he saw that Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was laughing to hear him criticize Amogha.”
What the purport teaches
- The Bhaṭṭācārya began to curse his son-in-law and call him ill names.
- He then returned to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
- He saw that Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was laughing to hear him criticize Amogha.
Try this today
Read the translation once more, noting the Bhaṭṭācārya’s speech and Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s laughter without assuming a reason for it.
Ask yourself
What do I notice about the contrast between the Bhaṭṭācārya’s words and Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s response?
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.