Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 12.60
Simple Affection Can Overstep Formal Etiquette
“An intimate relationship sometimes makes a person overstep formal etiquette. Thus Parameśvara actually pleased the Lord in His heart by his simple and affectionate behavior.”
What the purport teaches
- An intimate relationship can sometimes lead a person to overstep formal etiquette. Parameśvara’s simple, affectionate behavior nevertheless pleased the Lord in His heart.
- Praśraya includes affection, humility, faith, and asking for or accepting a special concession.
- Pāgala includes impudence, arrogance, and influence. Vaidagdhī includes cunningness, humor, beauty, expertise, learning, tricky behavior, and indications.
Try this today
Express affection to someone today in a simple way, without asking for special treatment.
Ask yourself
In your close relationships, how can affection remain simple and humble?
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.