Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 4.166
Affection Does Not Set Aside Etiquette
“My dear Sanātana, please do not think that Jagadānanda is more dear to Me than you. However, I cannot tolerate transgressions of the standard etiquette.
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu asks Sanātana not to think that Jagadānanda is more dear to Him.
- He distinguishes His affection for His devotees from His insistence on standard etiquette.
- He states that He cannot tolerate transgressions of that etiquette.
Try this today
In one interaction today, show affection while also observing respectful etiquette.
Ask yourself
Can I distinguish correction of behavior from a lack of affection?
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.