Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 16.11
Humbly Seek the Remnants of Vaiṣṇavas
“He would beg remnants of food from such Vaiṣṇavas, and if he did not receive any, he would hide.”
What the purport teaches
- Kālidāsa would beg remnants of food from the Vaiṣṇavas he visited.
- Although he brought gifts, he approached them as one asking to receive their remnants.
- If he received no remnants, he would hide. The next verse describes how he later collected what remained on their leaf dishes.
Try this today
Take a moment today to reflect on Kālidāsa’s humble approach to the devotees.
Ask yourself
What does Kālidāsa’s willingness to beg reveal about his regard for Vaiṣṇavas?
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.