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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 2.134

A Humble Appeal to the Lord

“In great haste Paramānanda Purī Gosāñi went before Him and with great humility persuaded Him to sit down in His room.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 2.134, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Paramānanda Purī Gosāñi went before the Lord in great haste.
  • Although he acted urgently, he approached with great humility.
  • He persuaded the Lord to sit down in His room. His appeal was humble rather than demanding.

Try this today

Make one request today gently, without demanding that it be accepted.

Ask yourself

Can I make an urgent request without losing humility?

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.

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