Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 7.53
Approach Spiritual Authority with Humility
“The brāhmaṇa immediately fell at the lotus feet of Caitanya Mahāprabhu and requested Him to accept his proposal in a joyful mood.”
What the purport teaches
- One must approach a superior spiritual authority with humbleness, not with a challenging attitude.
- With great submission, one can present a proposal for acceptance by the spiritual master or spiritual authorities.
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu teaches by His personal behavior. Purified by His association, the brāhmaṇa humbly fell at His lotus feet before making his request.
Try this today
Before asking for spiritual guidance today, pause and prepare your question in a humble, respectful way.
Ask yourself
How can I make a request to a spiritual authority with greater humility?
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.