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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 16.92

Recognizing When Our Actions Were Wrong

“When Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya and Rāmānanda Rāya heard these words, they began to consider that it was not at all good that they had played so many tricks on the Lord.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 16.92, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya and Rāmānanda Rāya listened to the Lord’s words.
  • They began to reconsider their own conduct toward Him.
  • They recognized that it was not at all good to have played so many tricks on the Lord.

Try this today

Reflect on one recent interaction and honestly acknowledge any attempt to manipulate the other person.

Ask yourself

Am I willing to recognize when my way of influencing someone has been wrong?

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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