Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 17.230
Honor the Lord’s Mercy and His Devotees
“Thereafter the Lord charitably bestowed His benediction upon all His devotees. He gave the remnants of His food to Nārāyaṇī, showing her special respect.”
What the purport teaches
- The Lord bestowed His benediction upon all His devotees. He showed Nārāyaṇī special respect by giving her the remnants of His food.
- Nārāyaṇī was a niece of Śrīvāsa Ṭhākura. She later became the mother of Śrīla Vṛndāvana dāsa Ṭhākura.
- The purport rejects the false claim that eating the Lord’s food remnants caused her pregnancy. Such stories should not be believed, because they are motivated by enmity against the Vaiṣṇavas.
Try this today
Today, refrain from repeating any unverified, disparaging claim about a devotee.
Ask yourself
How can I show respect for devotees when I hear claims about them?
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.