Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 7.10
Remembering Exalted Personalities Purifies the Home
“ ‘One can immediately purify his entire house simply by remembering exalted personalities, to say nothing of directly seeing them, touching their lotus feet, washing their feet or offering them places to sit.’
What the purport teaches
- Simply remembering exalted personalities can immediately purify one's entire house.
- Directly seeing them and touching or washing their lotus feet are further opportunities to honor them.
- Even offering them places to sit is included in this praise of personal service. The purport identifies the statement as a quotation from Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam.
Try this today
While at home today, take a moment to remember an exalted personality you honor.
Ask yourself
How does this verse deepen your appreciation for remembering exalted personalities?
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.