Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 24.237
Nārada’s Presence Restrains Abusive Speech
“When all the animals fled, the hunter wanted to chastise Nārada with abusive language, but due to Nārada’s presence, he could not utter anything abusive.
What the purport teaches
- When the animals fled, the hunter wanted to chastise Nārada with abusive language.
- Due to Nārada’s presence, he could not utter anything abusive.
- The hunter’s wish to speak harshly did not become spoken abuse.
Try this today
If you feel like speaking harshly today, pause before saying anything.
Ask yourself
What helps me refrain from harsh speech when my plans are frustrated?
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.