Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 7.62
Recognizing the Devotees’ Brilliance
“He was surprised to see the brilliance of their faces. Indeed, among them Vallabha Bhaṭṭa seemed just like a glowworm.”
What the purport teaches
- Vallabha Bhaṭṭa was surprised by the brilliance of the Vaiṣṇavas’ faces.
- Among them, he seemed just like a glowworm.
- This comparison emphasizes how striking the assembled devotees’ brilliance was.
Try this today
Name one quality you appreciate in a devotee, without comparing it to your own qualities.
Ask yourself
Can I appreciate the qualities of devotees without trying to appear greater than them?
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.