Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 16.33
The Lord Presents Himself as Subordinate
“The Lord said, “Yes, I am known as a teacher of grammar, but factually I cannot impress My students with grammatical knowledge, nor can they understand Me very well.”
What the purport teaches
- The Lord said He was known as a teacher of grammar, yet could not impress His students with grammatical knowledge.
- He added that His students could not understand Him very well.
- Keśava Kāśmīrī was a little puffed up. By presenting Himself as subordinate, the Lord increased his artificial pride.
Try this today
Today, notice whether receiving praise makes you feel superior to someone else.
Ask yourself
How do I respond when someone treats me as more knowledgeable?
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.