CC Adi 17.27 (1975)
Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta (1975) - Ādi-līlā - Chapter 17: The Pastimes of Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu in His Youth
TEXT 27
- taru-sama sahiṣṇutā vaiṣṇava karibe
- bhartsana-tāḍane kāke kichu nā balibe
SYNONYMS
taru-sama—like a tree; sahiṣṇutā—forbearance; vaiṣṇava—devotee; karibe—should practice; bhartsana—rebuking; tāḍane—chastising; kāke—unto anyone; kichu—something; nā—not; balibe—will utter.
TRANSLATION
"A devotee engaged in chanting the holy name of the Lord should practice forbearance like that of a tree. Even if rebuked or chastised, he should not say anything to others to retaliate.