Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 15.281
Acknowledge the Harm of Offensive Speech
“Not only did Amogha beg the Lord’s pardon, but he also began slapping his own cheeks, saying, “By this mouth I have blasphemed You.””
What the purport teaches
- Amogha begged the Lord’s pardon.
- In his remorse, he also began slapping his own cheeks.
- He openly acknowledged his offense, saying, “By this mouth I have blasphemed You.”
Try this today
Express remorse in words: ask forgiveness for something hurtful you have said, without harming yourself.
Ask yourself
How can you honestly acknowledge an offense in your speech?
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.