Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 4.68
Kṛṣṇa Favors the Humble and Meek
“The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Kṛṣṇa, is always favorable to the humble and meek, but aristocrats, learned scholars and the wealthy are always proud of their positions.
What the purport teaches
- Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, is always favorable to the humble and meek.
- The verse describes aristocrats, learned scholars and wealthy people as proud of their positions.
- The contrast is between humility that receives Kṛṣṇa’s favor and pride in worldly position.
Try this today
During one conversation today, refrain from displaying your status, knowledge or wealth.
Ask yourself
Where do I take pride in my position, learning or possessions?
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.