Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 8.12
Honor Caitanya and Worship Kṛṣṇa Together
“One who does not show respect unto this merciful Lord, Caitanya Mahāprabhu, or does not worship Him should be considered a demon, even if he is very much exalted in human society.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s message is to engage in Kṛṣṇa consciousness. He teaches that chanting the Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra brings all perfection in life.
- The purport calls one who refuses to respect this merciful Lord an asura, even if highly honored in society. It defines an asura as someone opposed to devotional service to Lord Viṣṇu.
- Worship of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu and worship of Kṛṣṇa must go together. Treating Gaurasundara as an ordinary living entity and separating Him from Śrī Kṛṣṇa opposes the conclusion of the ācāryas.
Try this today
Chant the Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra today with gratitude for Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s teaching.
Ask yourself
Am I valuing social standing more than respect for the Lord and devotional service?
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.