Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 15.81
Special Favor Through Subduing Pride
“ ‘The gopīs became proud of their great fortune. To subdue their sense of superiority and show them special favor, Keśava, the subduer of even Lord Brahmā and Lord Śiva, disappeared from the rāsa dance.’”
What the purport teaches
- The gopīs became proud of their great fortune and felt a sense of superiority.
- Keśava disappeared from the rāsa dance to subdue their pride and show them special favor.
- Keśava is described as the subduer of even Lord Brahmā and Lord Śiva. Śukadeva Gosvāmī spoke this verse to Mahārāja Parīkṣit.
Try this today
Today, notice one good fortune in your life and reflect on it without comparing yourself with anyone else.
Ask yourself
When might good fortune lead me to feel superior to others?
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.