Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 5.161
Faith and Humility Lead to Shelter
“In the course of the narration, I have also told about the drama by the poet from Bengal. Although he was ignorant, because of his faith and humility he nevertheless obtained shelter at the lotus feet of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.”
What the purport teaches
- The narration also includes the drama written by the poet from Bengal.
- Although the poet was ignorant, he had faith and humility. His ignorance did not prevent him from receiving shelter.
- Because of his faith and humility, he obtained shelter at the lotus feet of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
Try this today
Before studying today, offer a brief prayer for shelter at the lotus feet of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
Ask yourself
How can you approach what you do not yet understand with faith and humility?
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.