Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 22.119
The items of regulative serviceDo not be overwhelmed
“(15) The devotee should treat loss and gain equally. (16) The devotee should not be overwhelmed by lamentation. (17) The devotee should not worship demigods, nor should he disrespect them. Similarly, the devotee should not study or criticize other scriptures.
What the purport teaches
- The devotee should treat loss and gain equally and should not be overwhelmed by lamentation.
- The devotee should neither worship demigods nor disrespect them.
- The devotee should neither study nor criticize other scriptures.
Try this today
The devotee is not overwhelmed by lamentation. If grief comes today, put it into one prayer and then return to your work.
Ask yourself
What am I grieving over that I have not handed over?
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.