Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 7.54
Humbly Request the Lord’s Compassion
“My dear Lord, I have invited all the sannyāsīs of Benares to my home. My desires will be fulfilled if You also accept my invitation.
What the purport teaches
- The brāhmaṇa knew that Caitanya Mahāprabhu was the only Vaiṣṇava sannyāsī in Benares; the others were Māyāvādīs.
- It is the duty of a gṛhastha to sometimes invite sannyāsīs to take food at home. This brāhmaṇa wished to invite all the sannyāsīs.
- Knowing that the presence of Māyāvādī sannyāsīs would make acceptance difficult, he fell at the Lord’s feet. He fervently appealed for compassion and humbly submitted his desire.
Try this today
Offer a brief prayer to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, humbly asking for His compassion.
Ask yourself
What can I learn from the brāhmaṇa’s humble way of expressing his desire?
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.