Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 9.95
Joy in Reading Despite Criticism
“Due to his incorrect pronunciation, people sometimes criticized him and laughed at him, but he did not care. He was full of ecstasy due to reading the Bhagavad-gītā and was personally very happy.”
What the purport teaches
- People sometimes criticized the brāhmaṇa and laughed at his incorrect pronunciation.
- He did not care about their criticism or laughter.
- Reading the Bhagavad-gītā filled him with ecstasy, and he was personally very happy.
Try this today
Spend a few minutes reading the Bhagavad-gītā today without dwelling on how others might judge your reading.
Ask yourself
How might you keep others’ criticism from interrupting your devotional reading?
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.