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Respect for the Spiritual Master
“Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu did not consider the offenses of Rāmacandra Purī, for the Lord considered him His spiritual master. However, his character instructed everyone about the result of offending the spiritual master.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu did not consider the offenses of Rāmacandra Purī.
- The Lord considered Rāmacandra Purī His spiritual master and treated him with respect.
- Rāmacandra Purī’s character instructed everyone about the result of offending the spiritual master.
Try this today
Take a moment today to reflect on whether your words about the spiritual master express respect.
Ask yourself
How does the Lord’s example help me reflect on respect for the spiritual master?
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.