Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 17.41
Śrīvāsa Ṭhākura Addresses His Neighbors Smilingly
“Śrīvāsa Ṭhākura called for all the respectable gentlemen of the neighborhood and smilingly addressed them as follows.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrīvāsa Ṭhākura called for the respectable gentlemen of the neighborhood.
- He gathered them together and addressed them.
- He spoke to them smilingly.
Try this today
When speaking with someone today, make a conscious effort to address them with a gentle, friendly manner.
Ask yourself
What can I learn from Śrīvāsa Ṭhākura’s smiling manner when addressing others?
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.