Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 5.44
Claiming Forgetfulness Can Evade the Truth
“You do not have to flatly deny that you spoke such a thing. There is no need to make a false statement. Simply say that you do not remember what you said.
What the purport teaches
- The son advised his father not to flatly deny what he had said.
- He presented his advice as avoiding the need for a false statement.
- Instead, he told his father simply to say that he did not remember his words.
Try this today
When recalling a conversation today, distinguish honestly between what you remember and what you do not.
Ask yourself
Have you ever been tempted to claim forgetfulness rather than acknowledge something you said?
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.