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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 8.63

The Lord Receives Rāmacandra Purī Respectfully

“Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu offered His obeisances to Rāmacandra Purī, worshiping his feet. Then Rāmacandra Purī smiled and spoke to the Lord.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 8.63, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu offered His obeisances to Rāmacandra Purī.
  • He worshiped Rāmacandra Purī’s feet, receiving him with respect.
  • Rāmacandra Purī then smiled and spoke to the Lord. This meeting took place during the days of unhappiness described just before.

Try this today

Greet one person respectfully today, giving them your attention before speaking.

Ask yourself

Can I offer a respectful welcome even when I am experiencing difficulty?

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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