Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 17.68
Aspire to Be the Lord’s Servant
“At that time Advaita Ācārya was greatly pleased. The Lord understood this, and He was somewhat ashamed, but He offered Advaita Ācārya His benediction.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu treated Advaita Ācārya as His spiritual master because Advaita Ācārya was the Godbrother of His spiritual master, Īśvara Purī.
- Advaita Ācārya wanted to be treated as the Lord’s eternal servant. He therefore taught philosophical speculation to provoke the Lord’s displeasure.
- Advaita Ācārya rejoiced at the Lord’s correction, seeing it as affection that saved Him from the Māyāvādīs. The Lord was somewhat ashamed, but very pleased, and offered Him a benediction.
Try this today
Today, do one small act of devotional service without seeking recognition.
Ask yourself
Do I value being the Lord’s servant more than receiving honor?
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.