Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 7.112
Outward Respect Can Accompany Inward Pride
“The next day when he came to the assembly of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, he sat down after offering obeisances to the Lord and said something with great pride.”
What the purport teaches
- Vallabha Bhaṭṭa returned the next day to the assembly of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
- He offered obeisances to the Lord and then sat down.
- Although he showed outward respect, he spoke with great pride.
Try this today
In one conversation today, express your view respectfully without boasting.
Ask yourself
Does my manner of speaking match the respect I outwardly show?
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.