7.27

lokapeksa nahi inhara krsna-krpa haite

ami lokapeksa kabhu na pari chadite

SYNONYMS

loka-apeksa—care for society; nahi—there is none; inhara—of Damodara; krsna-krpa—the mercy of the Lord; haite—from; ami—I; loka-apeksa—dependence on public opinion; kabhu—at any time; na—not; pari—able; chadite—to give up "Damodara Pandita and others are more advanced in receiving the mercy of Lord Krsna; therefore they are independent of public opinion.

As such, they want Me to enjoy sense gratification, even though it be unethical.

But since I am a poor sannyasi, I cannot abandon the duties of the renounced order, and therefore I follow them strictly.

PURPORT

A brahmacari is supposed to assist a sannyasi; therefore a brahmacari should not try to instruct a sannyasi.

That is the etiquette.

Consequently Damodara should not have advised Caitanya Mahaprabhu of His duty.