Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 5.15
Wait with a Courteous Welcome
“Please sit here and wait for a few moments. As soon as he comes, he will execute whatever order you give him.”
What the purport teaches
- The servant asks Pradyumna Miśra to remain seated and wait for a few moments.
- He assures the visitor that Rāmānanda Rāya will attend to him when he comes.
- His promise that Rāmānanda Rāya will execute whatever order the visitor gives expresses a respectful welcome.
Try this today
If someone must wait for you today, acknowledge them kindly and explain when you can attend to them.
Ask yourself
How can your words help someone feel welcome while they wait?
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.