Uddhava-Gita TEXT 12.31|| SB 11.18.31
nodvijet janad dhiro janam codvejayen na tuati-vadams titikseta navamanyeta kancanadeham uddisya pasu-vad vairam kuryan na kenacit
A transcendentalist should not become frightened or disturbed by others, nor should he ever act in a way that disturbs others, or makes them fearful. He should tolerate the insults others hurl at him, and he should not criticize others. He should never create enmity simply for some material advantage, for that would make him no better than an animal.
COMMENTARY
The phrase ati-vada means “very harsh words”.
PURPORT
A saintly person does not cause anxiety to any living entity by means of his body, mind, or speech. In this regard, one should carefully contemplate this verse, which was spoken by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu.
trnad api sunicena taror api sahisriunaamanina manadena kirtanlyah sada harih
One should chant the holy name of the Lord in a humble state of mind, thinking oneself lower than the straw in the street. One should be more tolerant than a tree, devoid of all sense of false prestige, and ready to offer all respect to others. In such a state of mind, one can chant the holy name of the Lord constantly.
Uddhava-Gita TEXT 12.32|| SB 11.18.32
eka eva paro hy atma bhutesv atmany avasthitahyathendur uda-patresu bhutany ekatmakani ca
The one Supreme Lord is situated within the bodies of all living entities, and indeed, within their very self. Just as the moon is reflected on the surface of innumerable bodies of water, the Supersoul, although one, is present everywhere. Every material body is thus composed of the energy of the one Supreme Lord.
COMMENTARY
The understanding that frees one from enviousness is being described in this verse. The Supersoul is present within all living entities. Just as the moon, although one, is reflected in innumerable pots of water, the Supersoul, although one, is present within all living entities as the supreme director. Therefore, one should not envy anyone, knowing that the Supreme Lord is present within all material bodies, which are also manifestations of His energy.
PURPORT
An object and its reflection are certainly similar in many respects but one should never think that they are actually equal and thus disregard the object. The material bodies of the conditioned souls may certainly be subject to criticism but by understanding how the Supreme Lord is present within each of them, one should free himself by thoughts of duality, which are prominent in the society of animals. The devotees of the Lord are never hostile or violent toward anyone, knowing that everyone is the eternal servant of God.
