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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 1.23

Respectful Obeisances to the Lord

“The first two verses offer respectful obeisances, generally and specifically, to the Lord, who is the object of worship.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 1.23, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The opening two verses offer respectful obeisances.
  • These obeisances are offered both generally and specifically.
  • They are directed to the Lord, who is the object of worship.

Try this today

Take a moment today to offer respectful obeisances to the Lord.

Ask yourself

What does offering respectful obeisances mean to you?

Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.

The study points are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport; the practice and question are plain words for trying the verse today.

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