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Respect Amid Deep Emotion

“At that time, Paramānanda Purī and Brahmānanda Bhāratī arrived. Seeing them, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu became somewhat respectful.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 14.113, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Paramānanda Purī and Brahmānanda Bhāratī arrived at that time.
  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu saw them as they arrived.
  • Though He had been weeping, He became somewhat respectful upon seeing them.

Try this today

Offer someone a thoughtful, respectful greeting today, even if you feel preoccupied.

Ask yourself

How might you remain attentive to showing respect even during strong emotions?

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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