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An Embrace and Respectful Obeisances

“After saying this, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu embraced Govinda, and Govinda in turn offered his respectful obeisances unto Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s lotus feet.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 10.141, translation

What the purport teaches

  • After speaking, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu embraced Govinda.
  • Govinda responded by offering respectful obeisances.
  • He offered those obeisances unto Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s lotus feet.

Try this today

Offer respectful obeisances to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu today, remembering Govinda’s response.

Ask yourself

What does Govinda’s response help me appreciate about offering respect?

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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