Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 7.67
Offer Respect to Every Devotee
“When Vallabha Bhaṭṭa saw all the devotees of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, he was greatly surprised, and in devotion he offered his obeisances at the lotus feet of each and every one of them.”
What the purport teaches
- Vallabha Bhaṭṭa was greatly surprised when he saw all the devotees of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
- His response was devotional: he offered obeisances at their lotus feet.
- He honored each and every devotee, leaving no one out.
Try this today
Today, offer a respectful greeting or obeisance to a devotee.
Ask yourself
How can I show sincere respect to each devotee I meet?
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.