Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 24.243
Taking Pleasure in Others’ Suffering
“ ‘When I see half-killed animals suffer, I feel great pleasure.’
What the purport teaches
- The hunter says that seeing half-killed animals suffer gives him great pleasure.
- His words reveal that the animals’ prolonged suffering is something he enjoys.
- This admission helps explain why he leaves the animals half-dead rather than killing them completely.
Try this today
Today, refrain from joining in any amusement that depends on another being’s suffering.
Ask yourself
Do I ever find enjoyment in another being’s pain or distress?
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.