Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 10.140
Honoring Godbrothers and Accepting Ordered Service
“Both Kāśīśvara and Govinda were Godbrothers of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, and thus the Lord duly honored them as soon as they arrived. But because Īśvara Purī had ordered them to give Caitanya Mahāprabhu personal service, the Lord accepted their service.”
What the purport teaches
- Kāśīśvara and Govinda were Godbrothers of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
- The Lord duly honored them as soon as they arrived.
- Īśvara Purī had ordered them to give Caitanya Mahāprabhu personal service. Because of that order, the Lord accepted their service.
Try this today
When someone helps you today, make a point of respectfully acknowledging that person.
Ask yourself
How does the Lord’s response show both honor for His Godbrothers and regard for Īśvara Purī’s order?
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.