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A Visit Filled With Respect

“When he arrived, he offered prayers at her lotus feet and then offered her the cloth and prasādam of Lord Jagannātha.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 12.87, translation

What the purport teaches

  • On arriving, Jagadānanda Paṇḍita offered prayers at Śacīmātā’s lotus feet.
  • He then offered her the cloth and prasādam of Lord Jagannātha.
  • His visit included both respectful prayers and the offering of sacred gifts.

Try this today

Offer someone a small gift or act of care today with a respectful greeting.

Ask yourself

How can your manner of giving express respect for the person receiving?

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.

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