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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 17.219

Tears and Reverence Before the Lord

“After the Kazi heard this, tears flowed down from his eyes. He immediately touched the lotus feet of the Lord and spoke the following sweet words.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 17.219, translation

What the purport teaches

  • After hearing the Lord’s words, tears flowed from the Kazi’s eyes.
  • He immediately touched the lotus feet of the Lord.
  • He then addressed the Lord with sweet words.

Try this today

Take a quiet moment today to offer a few respectful words to the Lord.

Ask yourself

What do the Kazi’s tears, gesture and words reveal about his response?

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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