Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 7.157
Respect All Without Equating Them With God
“When the Lord went to visit the temple of Viśveśvara, hundreds of thousands of people assembled to see Him.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu regularly visited the temple of Viśveśvara, Lord Śiva, at Vārāṇasī. Hundreds of thousands of people assembled to see Him.
- Although Vaiṣṇavas generally do not visit a demigod’s temple, a Vaiṣṇava does not behave impudently toward the demigods.
- A Vaiṣṇava gives proper respect to all. Yet he never accepts a demigod as equal to the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
Try this today
In one conversation today, consciously speak respectfully without belittling another person’s worship.
Ask yourself
How can I give proper respect to others while remaining clear about the Supreme Personality of Godhead?
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.