Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 2.129
Receive Others With Great Respect
“Paramānanda Purī thereupon went alone to the residence of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu. The Lord, after offering him obeisances, seated him by His side with great respect.”
What the purport teaches
- Paramānanda Purī went alone to the residence of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
- The Lord offered him obeisances upon his arrival.
- He seated Paramānanda Purī by His side with great respect, before hearing his request.
Try this today
Welcome someone warmly today and offer them a seat before beginning your conversation.
Ask yourself
How do I show respect to someone before hearing what they want to say?
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.