Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 5.58
Do Not Use Words Impudently
“When the elderly brāhmaṇa’s son heard this, he took the opportunity to juggle some words. Becoming very impudent, he stood before the assembly and spoke as follows.”
What the purport teaches
- The elderly brāhmaṇa’s son hears his father’s statement.
- He takes the opportunity to juggle words.
- Becoming very impudent, he stands before the assembly to speak.
Try this today
In one conversation today, choose a respectful, straightforward reply rather than clever wording that distorts the matter.
Ask yourself
Do I ever use another person’s uncertainty as an opportunity to twist words?
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.