Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 18.165
Suspicion Becomes an Accusation
“These four rogues here must have taken away that sannyāsī’s riches after killing Him by making Him take the poison dhuturā.”
What the purport teaches
- The soldiers called the four persons rogues.
- They assumed these persons had taken the sannyāsī’s riches.
- They accused the four of killing Him by making Him take the poison dhuturā. These were the soldiers’ accusations.
Try this today
Before repeating a negative claim about someone today, check whether it is known or merely assumed.
Ask yourself
How can a suspicion lead me to accuse someone without knowing what happened?
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.