Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 4.152
Sanātana Fears His Touch Gives Offense
“By nature I am lowborn. I am a contaminated reservoir of sinful activities. If You touch me, Sir, that will be a great offense on my part.
What the purport teaches
- Sanātana Gosvāmī described himself as lowborn by nature.
- He called himself a contaminated reservoir of sinful activities.
- He feared that the Lord’s touching him would be a great offense on his own part. These words express Sanātana’s view of himself.
Try this today
Before one act of service today, pause and form a sincere intention to act respectfully.
Ask yourself
What do Sanātana Gosvāmī’s words reveal about his concern to avoid offending the Lord?
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.