Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 6.239
Humility and tolerance support constant chanting
“One who thinks himself lower than grass, who is more tolerant than a tree, and who does not expect personal honor but is always prepared to give respect to others can very easily always chant the holy name of the Lord.”
What the purport teaches
- One should think oneself lower than grass and be more tolerant than a tree.
- One should not expect personal honor but should always be ready to respect others.
- With these qualities, one can very easily always chant the holy name of the Lord.
Try this today
At one small inconvenience today, practice patience and quietly chant the holy name of the Lord.
Ask yourself
When my wish for honor is frustrated, can I respond with tolerance and continue chanting?
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.