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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 3.173

Express Respect Through Welcoming Actions

“Seeing Haridāsa Ṭhākura, the two brothers immediately stood up and fell at his lotus feet. Then with great respect they offered him a place to sit.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 3.173, translation

What the purport teaches

  • On seeing Haridāsa Ṭhākura, the two brothers immediately stood up.
  • They fell at his lotus feet, expressing their deep respect.
  • They then respectfully offered him a place to sit. Their welcome included both reverence and practical care.

Try this today

Welcome someone today with your full attention and offer them a comfortable seat.

Ask yourself

How do my actions show respect for those I welcome?

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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