Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 17.9
Love of Godhead and Respect for Brāhmaṇas
“In Gayā, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was initiated by Īśvara Purī, and immediately afterwards He exhibited signs of love of Godhead. He again displayed such symptoms after returning home.”
What the purport teaches
- In Gayā, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was initiated by Īśvara Purī. Immediately afterward, and again upon returning home, He exhibited signs of love of Godhead.
- On the way to Gayā, the Lord had a high fever. He drank water that had washed the feet of brāhmaṇas and was cured.
- Through His example, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu taught everyone to respect the position of a brāhmaṇa. Neither He nor His followers showed disrespect to brāhmaṇas.
Try this today
Today, take care to speak respectfully whenever you mention brāhmaṇas.
Ask yourself
How can the Lord’s example help me become more respectful toward brāhmaṇas?
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.