Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 17.10
Avoid Offenses to Vaiṣṇavas
“Thereafter the Lord delivered love of Kṛṣṇa to His mother, Śacīdevī, nullifying her offense at the feet of Advaita Ācārya. Thus there was a meeting with Advaita Ācārya, who later had a vision of the Lord’s universal form.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu said that His mother’s offense at the lotus feet of Advaita Ācārya had to be nullified before she could achieve love of Kṛṣṇa.
- Following the Lord’s instruction, Śacīdevī touched Advaita Ācārya’s lotus feet. The Lord was pleased and declared that her offense was rectified.
- Even someone very advanced in Kṛṣṇa consciousness will find that advancement does not bear fruit if they offend a Vaiṣṇava. We should therefore be very cautious not to commit such offenses.
Try this today
Before speaking about a Vaiṣṇava today, pause and check that your words are respectful.
Ask yourself
Where do I need greater care in my words or actions toward a Vaiṣṇava?
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.