Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 1.220
Receive the Lord’s Affection with Reverence
“Having thus spoken, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu embraced Rūpa Gosvāmī, who then placed the lotus feet of the Lord upon his head.”
What the purport teaches
- After giving His instructions, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu embraces Rūpa Gosvāmī.
- Rūpa Gosvāmī then places the Lord’s lotus feet upon his head.
- Their exchange brings together the Lord’s affection and Rūpa Gosvāmī’s reverence.
Try this today
Offer a brief prayer to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, asking to receive His instructions with reverence.
Ask yourself
What does Rūpa Gosvāmī’s response teach you about receiving affection 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.