Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 7.29
Apparent faults reveal appreciation of pure love
“Actually the Lord was controlled by the good qualities of all His devotees. On the pretense of attributing faults, He tasted all these qualities.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s accusations actually showed His great appreciation of His devotees’ intense love. By appearing to find faults, He tasted their good qualities.
- His associates sometimes acted contrary to regulative principles out of intense love for Him. Controlled by their love, He Himself sometimes departed from the rules of a sannyāsī.
- He was very satisfied with their behavior in pure love of Godhead. Still, while in this material world, we must observe social customs to avoid public criticism; this is His desire.
Try this today
Choose one social courtesy to observe carefully today so that your behavior does not invite unnecessary criticism.
Ask yourself
How can I appreciate devotion while remaining careful about my own social conduct?
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.