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Beginning a Discussion Despite Pride

“Considering them very proud, Caitanya Mahāprabhu began His discussion.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 9.253, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Caitanya Mahāprabhu considered those before Him very proud.
  • He nevertheless began a discussion with them.
  • The verse places His awareness of their pride alongside His willingness to speak.

Try this today

In one conversation today, choose thoughtful discussion rather than dismissing someone as proud.

Ask yourself

How willing am I to enter a discussion when I notice pride in others?

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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