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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 3.156

Disrespect Leads to Losing Sacred Association

“Having said this, Lord Nityānanda stood up and left in an angry mood. To chastise Rāmacandra Khān, He did not even stay in that village.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 3.156, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Lord Nityānanda stood up and left in an angry mood.
  • His departure was a chastisement of Rāmacandra Khān. He did not even remain in the village.
  • The following events show Rāmacandra Khān continuing his disrespect rather than welcoming Nityānanda Prabhu.

Try this today

Today, offer a sincere word of welcome or respect to someone whose company you value.

Ask yourself

How do I respond when my disrespect causes someone to withdraw?

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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