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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 11.10

Supporting Devotion Without Pride

“He is the main pillar in the hall of devotional service erected by Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu. He knew within Himself that He acted as the Supreme Lord Viṣṇu, but externally He was prideless.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 11.10, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Vīrabhadra Gosāñi is the main pillar in the hall of devotional service erected by Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
  • Within Himself, He knew that He acted as the Supreme Lord Viṣṇu.
  • Externally, He remained prideless despite His supreme position.

Try this today

Do one small act of devotional service today without drawing attention to yourself.

Ask yourself

How can I support devotional service without seeking recognition?

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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