|
TEXT 33
prabhu kahe, vyakarana padai--abhimana kari
sisyete na bujhe, ami bujhaite nari
SYNONYMS
prabhu kahethe Lord replied; vyakarana padaiyes, I teach grammar; abhimana kariI am supposed to do so; sisyeteamongst My disciples; nado not; bujheunderstand; amiI also; bujhaiteto make them understand; nariam not able.
TRANSLATION
The Lord said, "Yes, I am known as a teacher of grammar, but factually I cannot impress My students with grammatical knowledge, nor can they understand Me very well.
PURPORT
Since Kesava Kasmiri was a little puffed up, the Lord increased his artificial pride by presenting Himself as subordinate to him. Thus He flattered him as follows.
Link to this page: https://prabhupadabooks.com/cc/adi/16/33 
|