# Cc. Ādi 16.33 ## Text > prabhu kahe, vyākaraṇa paḍāi—abhimāna kari > śiṣyete nā bujhe, āmi bujhāite nāri ## Synonyms *prabhu* *kahe*—the Lord replied; *vyākaraṇa* *paḍāi*—yes, I teach grammar; *abhimāna* *kari*—I am supposed to do so; *śiṣyete*—amongst My disciples; *nā*—do not; *bujhe*—understand; *āmi*—I also; *bujhāite*—to make them understand; *nāri*—am 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 Keśava Kāśmīrī was a little puffed up, the Lord increased his artificial pride by presenting Himself as subordinate to him. Thus He flattered him as follows.