Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 9.103
Respect Expressed Through Affection
“Bhavānanda Rāya is worthy of my worship and respect. Therefore I am always naturally affectionate to his sons.”
What the purport teaches
- The King regarded Bhavānanda Rāya as worthy of his worship and respect.
- He explained that his affection for Bhavānanda Rāya’s sons arose from this regard.
- The King described that affection as natural and constant.
Try this today
Show one small kindness today to a family member of someone you respect.
Ask yourself
How does my respect for someone shape the way I treat their family?
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.