Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 9.151
Correcting Pride and Restoring Happiness
“In this way Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu deflated the pride of Veṅkaṭa Bhaṭṭa, but just to make him happy again, He spoke as follows.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu deflated the pride of Veṅkaṭa Bhaṭṭa.
- He also wanted to make Veṅkaṭa Bhaṭṭa happy again.
- With that intention, He continued speaking to him.
Try this today
If you need to correct someone today, accompany the correction with a kind, reassuring word.
Ask yourself
When correcting someone, do I also care about restoring their happiness?
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.