Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 10.99
Reverence Restrains Personal Convenience
“There was no way to go. How could he leave? When he thought of crossing over the Lord’s body, he considered it a great offense.”
What the purport teaches
- Govinda found no way to leave the room.
- Leaving would have meant crossing over the Lord’s body.
- He considered doing so a great offense and would not do it to take his own lunch.
Try this today
In one devotional activity today, take care not to let haste or convenience override respectful conduct.
Ask yourself
When does reverence ask you to pause rather than choose the easiest way?
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.