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A True Saint Gives God the Credit
“When the sannyāsīs saw the brilliant illumination of the body of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, their minds were attracted, and they all immediately gave up their sitting places and stood in respect.”
What the purport teaches
- The brilliant illumination of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s body attracted the sannyāsīs. They immediately stood in respect.
- Extraordinary powers do not prove that someone is God. A real saintly person never declares himself God but remains a servant of God.
- A humble servant may perform wonderful activities by the Supreme Lord’s grace. He gives all credit to the master rather than taking it himself.
Try this today
Today, when you receive appreciation, quietly acknowledge the Supreme Lord’s grace rather than taking all the credit.
Ask yourself
When something I do receives praise, do I remember the Supreme Lord’s grace?
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.