Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 5.141
Kṛṣṇa’s Lotus Feet Surpass Royal Honor
“What is the value of a throne to Lord Kṛṣṇa? The masters of the various planetary systems accept the dust of His lotus feet on their crowned heads. That dust makes the holy places sacred, and even Lord Brahmā, Lord Śiva, Lakṣmī and I Myself, who are all portions of His plenary portion, eternally carry that dust on our heads.”
What the purport teaches
- The Kauravas spoke ill of Śrī Kṛṣṇa while flattering Baladeva to gain His support. Lord Baladeva became angry and spoke in praise of Kṛṣṇa.
- A throne has little value for Lord Kṛṣṇa: the masters of the planetary systems accept the dust of His lotus feet on their crowned heads.
- That dust makes the holy places sacred. Lord Brahmā, Lord Śiva, Lakṣmī and Baladeva eternally carry it on their heads.
Try this today
Take a quiet moment today to offer respect to Lord Kṛṣṇa’s lotus feet.
Ask yourself
How does this verse change your sense of what deserves the highest 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.