Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 5.156
Receive Proper Explanation with Humility
“Upon hearing this proper explanation by Svarūpa Dāmodara Gosvāmī, the bengali poet fell down at the feet of all the devotees and took shelter of them with a straw in his mouth.”
What the purport teaches
- The Bengali poet hears the proper explanation given by Svarūpa Dāmodara Gosvāmī.
- He responds by falling at the feet of all the devotees and taking shelter of them.
- He holds a straw in his mouth, a gesture the following verse describes as humble behavior.
Try this today
When someone clarifies a misunderstanding today, listen fully and thank them.
Ask yourself
How do you respond when a proper explanation corrects your understanding?
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.