Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 4.17
Reverence Meets the Lord’s Affection
“Seeing Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, both Haridāsa Ṭhākura and Sanātana Gosvāmī immediately fell flat like rods to offer obeisances. The Lord then lifted Haridāsa and embraced him.”
What the purport teaches
- Seeing Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, Haridāsa Ṭhākura and Sanātana Gosvāmī immediately offered obeisances.
- Both fell flat like rods, expressing their respect for the Lord.
- The Lord lifted Haridāsa Ṭhākura and embraced him, responding with affection.
Try this today
Offer one deliberate obeisance to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, pausing to express your respect.
Ask yourself
How can I express sincere reverence for the Lord today?
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.