Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 4.159
Recognize the Standing of Your Elders
“In affairs of spiritual advancement and even in ordinary dealings, you are on the level of his spiritual master. Yet not knowing his own value, he dares to advise you.
What the purport teaches
- In spiritual advancement, Sanātana Gosvāmī is on the level of Jagadānanda Paṇḍita’s spiritual master.
- The Lord says this is also true in ordinary dealings.
- Jagadānanda nevertheless dares to advise him, not recognizing his own position.
Try this today
Ask an experienced person one sincere question today, and listen without trying to instruct them.
Ask yourself
How can I show greater respect for someone more advanced than I am?
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.