Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 16.20
Approach With Humility and Seek Mercy
“Kālidāsa replied, “My dear sir, please bestow your mercy upon me. I have come to see you, although I am very fallen and sinful.”
What the purport teaches
- Kālidāsa respectfully asked Jhaḍu Ṭhākura to bestow mercy upon him.
- He explained that he had come to see Jhaḍu Ṭhākura.
- Although treated as a respectable guest, Kālidāsa described himself as very fallen and sinful.
Try this today
When asking for help today, make your request humbly, without mentioning your status or achievements.
Ask yourself
When seeking mercy, do I approach humbly or rely on my standing?
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.