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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 10.131

Approach With Respect and Humility

“At that time Govinda appeared on the scene, offered his respectful obeisances and spoke submissively.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 10.131, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Govinda appeared on the scene.
  • He offered his respectful obeisances.
  • He spoke submissively, expressing respect through both his actions and his speech.

Try this today

Begin one conversation today with a respectful greeting and speak humbly.

Ask yourself

Do my words express the respect I wish to offer?

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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