Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 1.13
Serving Under the Authorized Compiler’s Orders
“Actually the authorized compiler of the pastimes of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu is Śrīla Vṛndāvana dāsa, the incarnation of Vyāsadeva. Only upon his orders am I trying to chew the remnants of food that he has left.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrīla Vṛndāvana dāsa is the authorized compiler of the pastimes of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
- He is identified as the incarnation of Vyāsadeva.
- The author writes only upon his orders, humbly describing his effort as chewing the remnants of food he has left.
Try this today
Reread the phrase about chewing remnants and briefly reflect on the humility it expresses.
Ask yourself
What can I learn from the author's humility toward the authorized compiler?
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.