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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 6.41

Devotion expressed through reverential etiquette

“To maintain the proper etiquette for the principles of religion, Lord Caitanya bows down at the lotus feet of Śrī Advaita Ācārya with reverential prayers and devotion.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 6.41, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Lord Caitanya maintains proper etiquette for the principles of religion.
  • He bows down at the lotus feet of Śrī Advaita Ācārya.
  • He offers this respect with reverential prayers and devotion.

Try this today

Read the verse slowly, giving special attention to the reverence and devotion accompanying Lord Caitanya’s bow.

Ask yourself

How can outward respect be accompanied by sincere devotion?

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.

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