Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 3.222
Devotional Standing Surpasses Social Rank
“Feeding you is equal to feeding ten million brāhmaṇas,” Advaita Ācārya said. “Therefore, accept this śrāddha-pātra.” Thus Advaita Ācārya made him eat.
What the purport teaches
- Advaita Ācārya said that feeding Haridāsa Ṭhākura equaled feeding ten million brāhmaṇas, and He had him accept the śrāddha-pātra.
- Śrāddha is prasādam offered to the forefathers at a certain date. The śrāddha-pātra is then offered to the best of the brāhmaṇas in society.
- By offering this plate to Haridāsa Ṭhākura, Advaita Ācārya recognized his transcendental position. Haridāsa Ṭhākura stood above even the material mode of goodness and the most exalted brāhmaṇa.
Try this today
Take a moment today to honor a devotee for their devotional qualities rather than their social standing.
Ask yourself
What does Advaita Ācārya’s choice teach me about genuine spiritual greatness?
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.