Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 4.14
Respect meets an affectionate welcome
“He offered his respects to the lotus feet of Haridāsa Ṭhākura, who knew him and thus embraced him.”
What the purport teaches
- Sanātana Gosvāmī offers his respects to the lotus feet of Haridāsa Ṭhākura.
- Haridāsa Ṭhākura knows Sanātana Gosvāmī and recognizes him.
- Haridāsa Ṭhākura embraces him, receiving his respectful approach with affection.
Try this today
Greet a devotee or someone you know with sincere respect and a warm word.
Ask yourself
How can I express both respect and warmth when meeting another devotee?
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.