Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 16.15
Extend Respect to Both Husband and Wife
“Kālidāsa presented the mangoes to Jhaḍu Ṭhākura and offered him respectful obeisances. Then he also offered respectful obeisances to the Ṭhākura’s wife.”
What the purport teaches
- Kālidāsa presented the mangoes to Jhaḍu Ṭhākura.
- He offered Jhaḍu Ṭhākura respectful obeisances, accompanying his gift with personal respect.
- He also offered respectful obeisances to the Ṭhākura’s wife. His respectful greeting included her.
Try this today
When greeting a couple today, offer a thoughtful greeting to each person.
Ask yourself
When visiting someone, do I also respectfully acknowledge their spouse?
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.