Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 16.78
Fault-Finding Leads to Indignation
“Puṇḍarīka Vidyānidhi initiated Gadādhara Paṇḍita for the second time, and on the day of Oḍana-ṣaṣṭhī Puṇḍarīka Vidyānidhi saw the festival.”
What the purport teaches
- Puṇḍarīka Vidyānidhi initiated Gadādhara Paṇḍita for the second time and saw the Oḍana-ṣaṣṭhī festival. This ceremony marks the beginning of winter coverings for Lord Jagannātha.
- The covering is purchased directly from a weaver. According to the arcana-mārga, the cloth should first be washed to remove all starch before covering the Lord.
- Puṇḍarīka Vidyānidhi saw that the priest had not washed the cloth. Wanting to find some fault in the devotees, he became indignant.
Try this today
Before voicing a criticism today, pause and examine whether you are looking for a fault.
Ask yourself
Do I sometimes approach others with a desire to find fault?
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.