Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 1.31
Humility moves us to acknowledge offenses
“When he saw the dog sitting in that way and chanting the name of Kṛṣṇa, Śivānanda, because of his natural humility, immediately offered his obeisances to the dog just to counteract his offenses to it.”
What the purport teaches
- Śivānanda saw the dog sitting and chanting the name of Kṛṣṇa.
- Because of his natural humility, he immediately offered his obeisances to the dog.
- He offered those obeisances to counteract his offenses to it.
Try this today
If you have offended someone, offer a sincere apology today.
Ask yourself
How might humility help you acknowledge an offense without delay?
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.