Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 11.54
Hold the Lord Dear, Honor His Devotees
“He held the lotus feet of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu on his heart and then took the dust of the feet of all the devotees present and put it on his head.”
What the purport teaches
- Haridāsa Ṭhākura held the lotus feet of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu on his heart.
- He took the dust of the feet of all the devotees present.
- He placed that dust on his head, showing reverence for the devotees while holding the Lord’s feet close.
Try this today
Offer a respectful bow to a devotee today, remembering Haridāsa Ṭhākura’s gesture of reverence.
Ask yourself
How can I express respect for devotees alongside my devotion to the Lord?
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.