Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 10.152
Going Personally to Honor a Spiritual Elder
“Mukunda Datta then asked the Lord, “Shall I bring him here?””
What the purport teaches
- Mukunda Datta asked whether he should bring Brahmānanda Bhāratī to the Lord.
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu said that Brahmānanda Bhāratī was like His spiritual master.
- He therefore considered it better to go to Brahmānanda Bhāratī Himself.
Try this today
Take the initiative today to approach a spiritual elder respectfully, rather than waiting for them to approach you.
Ask yourself
How can I take the initiative in showing respect to a spiritual elder?
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.