Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 6.46
Offering respect from a distance
“Raghunātha dāsa offered his obeisances by falling prostrate at a distant place, and the servant of Nityānanda Prabhu pointed out, “There is Raghunātha dāsa, offering You obeisances.””
What the purport teaches
- Raghunātha dāsa offered his obeisances from a distant place.
- He fell prostrate, expressing his respect through a full bodily bow.
- Nityānanda Prabhu’s servant pointed him out and announced that he was offering obeisances.
Try this today
Offer a respectful bow to Lord Nityānanda today, remembering Raghunātha dāsa’s obeisances.
Ask yourself
How can your outward gestures express sincere respect?
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.