Without being neutral one cannot protect religious principles

Expressions researched:
"without being neutral one cannot protect religious principles"

CC Antya-lila

You are the most neutral among My associates. This is very good, for without being neutral one cannot protect religious principles.

CC Antya 3.12, Translation:

"You are known as Gosāñi (teacher or ācārya), but now talk about Your attributes and reputation will spread throughout the city of Puruṣottama. How Your position will be impaired!"

CC Antya 3.13, Translation:

Although Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu knew that Dāmodara Paṇḍita was a pure and simple devotee, upon hearing this impudent talk the Lord said, "My dear Dāmodara, what nonsense are you speaking?"

Dāmodara Paṇḍita replied, “You are the independent Personality of Godhead, beyond all criticism.

CC Antya 3.14, Translation:

“My dear Lord, You can act as You please. No one can say anything to restrict You. Nevertheless, the entire world is impudent. People can say anything. How can You stop them?

CC Antya 3.15, Translation:

“Dear Lord, You are a learned teacher. Why then don’t You consider that this boy is the son of a widowed brāhmaṇī? Why are You so affectionate to him?

CC Antya 3.16, Translation:

“Although the boy's mother is completely austere and chaste, she has one natural fault—she is a very beautiful young girl.

CC Antya 3.17, Translation and Purport:

"And You, my dear Lord, are a handsome, attractive young man. Therefore certainly people will whisper about You. Why should You give them such an opportunity?"

As a simple and staunch devotee of Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, Dāmodara Paṇḍita could not tolerate criticism of the Lord, but unfortunately he himself was criticizing Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu in his own way. The Lord could understand that it was because of Dāmodara Paṇḍita's simplicity that he impudently dared criticize Him. Nevertheless, such behavior by a devotee is not very good.

CC Antya 3.18, Translation:

Having said this, Dāmodara Paṇḍita became silent. Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu smiled, pleased within Himself, and considered the impudence of Dāmodara Paṇḍita.

CC Antya 3.19, Translation:

(Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu thought:) "This impudence is also a sign of pure love for Me. I have no other intimate friend like Dāmodara Paṇḍita."

CC Antya 3.20, Translation:

Thinking in this way, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu went to perform His noon duties. The next day, He called Dāmodara Paṇḍita to a solitary place.

CC Antya 3.21, Translation:

The Lord said, “My dear friend Dāmodara, you had better go to Nadia and stay with My mother.

CC Antya 3.22, Translation:

“I see no one but you to protect her, for you are so careful that you can caution even Me.

CC Antya 3.23, Translation:

“You are the most neutral among My associates. This is very good, for without being neutral one cannot protect religious principles.

CC Antya 3.24, Translation:

“You can do whatever I cannot. Indeed, you can chastise even Me, what to speak of others.

CC Antya 3.25, Translation:

“It is best for you to go to the shelter of My mother's lotus feet, for no one will be able to behave independently in front of you.

CC Antya 3.26, Translation:

“At intervals you may come see Me here and then soon again go there.

CC Antya 3.27, Translation:

“Offer My mother millions of My obeisances. Please speak to her about My happiness here and thus give her happiness.

CC Antya 3.28, Translation:

“Tell her that I sent you to inform her of My personal activities so that she may share in My happiness.

CC Antya 3.29, Translation:

“Speaking in this way, satisfy the mind of mother Śacī. Also, remind her of one most confidential incident with this message from Me.