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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 7.159

Approaching the Lord with Humility

“After saying this, Gadādhara Paṇḍita went to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu and fell down crying at the lotus feet of the Lord.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 7.159, translation

What the purport teaches

  • After expressing his trust in the Lord’s mercy, Gadādhara Paṇḍita goes to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
  • He falls down crying at the Lord’s lotus feet.
  • His approach gives expression to the humility and trust shown in his preceding words.

Try this today

Offer a respectful bow to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu today, remembering Gadādhara Paṇḍita’s humble approach.

Ask yourself

How can I approach the Lord with greater humility and sincerity?

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.

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