Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 1.48
Reverence Met with an Embrace
“When the Lord arrived, Rūpa Gosvāmī immediately offered his obeisances. Haridāsa informed the Lord, “This is Rūpa Gosvāmī offering You obeisances,” and the Lord embraced him.”
What the purport teaches
- When Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu arrives, Rūpa Gosvāmī immediately offers his obeisances.
- Haridāsa identifies Rūpa Gosvāmī as the person offering obeisances.
- The Lord embraces Rūpa Gosvāmī, meeting his reverence with affection.
Try this today
Offer a deliberate, respectful greeting to someone today.
Ask yourself
How can you bring both respect and warmth into your dealings with others?
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.