Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 2.29
Responding Promptly and Respectfully
“Hearing these calls, Śivānanda Sena quickly went there, offered obeisances to Nakula Brahmacārī, and sat down near him.”
What the purport teaches
- When Śivānanda Sena heard the calls, he quickly went to Nakula Brahmacārī.
- He offered obeisances before sitting down near him.
- Although he still had doubts, as the next verse reveals, he approached respectfully.
Try this today
In one conversation today, greet the other person respectfully and settle down to listen.
Ask yourself
Can I remain respectful while seeking answers to my doubts?
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.