Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 4.146
Reputation Can Come Without Being Sought
“Even though one may not like it, reputation, as ordained by providence, comes to him. Indeed, one’s transcendental reputation is known throughout the entire world.”
What the purport teaches
- Reputation may come even when a person does not like it.
- Such reputation comes as ordained by providence, rather than simply by personal desire.
- One’s transcendental reputation can become known throughout the entire world.
Try this today
If someone praises you today, pause and remember that reputation can come without being sought.
Ask yourself
How would I respond to recognition that I had not sought?
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.