Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 7.93
Hear Humbly, Even When Spiritually Advanced
“Saying this, My spiritual master taught Me a verse from Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. It is the essence of all the Bhāgavatam’s instructions; therefore he recited this verse again and again.
What the purport teaches
- The spiritual master repeatedly recited a verse from Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam because it contains the essence of the Bhāgavatam’s instructions.
- Śrī Nārada Muni spoke this verse to Vasudeva to teach bhāgavata-dharma. Vasudeva had already achieved its result, since Lord Kṛṣṇa had appeared in his house as his son.
- Still, Vasudeva desired to hear and be enlightened in bhāgavata-dharma in order to teach others. This shows the humility of a great devotee.
Try this today
Reread one instruction from this study slowly, with a willingness to learn rather than assuming you already understand.
Ask yourself
Are you willing to hear familiar teachings again with 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.