Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 4.36
Respect Gave Their Words Influence
“In this way we spoke to him again and again, and because of this persuasion and his respect for us, his mind turned somewhat toward our instructions.
What the purport teaches
- The brothers spoke to Vallabha again and again about their invitation.
- Their persuasion and his respect for them influenced his response.
- His mind turned somewhat toward their instructions. The word “somewhat” shows that his acceptance was not yet complete.
Try this today
Write one sentence about devotional guidance you have received and how fully you feel ready to follow it.
Ask yourself
When someone you respect gives devotional guidance, how do you notice your own response?
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.