Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 13.109
Honoring Others Through Generous Giving
“Whatever riches Jagannātha Miśra collected in the form of gifts and presentations, and whatever he had in his house, he distributed among the brāhmaṇas, professional singers, dancers, bhāṭas and the poor. He honored them all by giving them riches in charity.”
What the purport teaches
- Jagannātha Miśra distributed the riches he received as gifts and presentations, along with whatever he had in his house.
- He gave to the brāhmaṇas, professional singers, dancers, bhāṭas and the poor.
- By giving riches in charity, he honored them all.
Try this today
Share something you have with a person in need, offering it respectfully.
Ask yourself
How can your giving express honor for the person receiving it?
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.