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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 9.231

The Bhaṭṭathāris Respond With Violence

“Upon hearing Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, all the Bhaṭṭathāris came running from all sides with weapons in their hands, desiring to hurt the Lord.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 9.231, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Bhaṭṭathāris heard Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s words.
  • They came running from all sides with weapons in their hands.
  • Their desire was to hurt the Lord.

Try this today

When challenged today, pause before replying rather than react with hostility.

Ask yourself

How do I respond when someone challenges my 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.

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