Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 10.76
Respect, Mahā-prasādam, and Good News
“Upon reaching mother Śacī, Kālā Kṛṣṇadāsa first offered his obeisances and delivered the food remnants [mahā-prasādam]. He then informed her of the good news that Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu had returned from His South Indian tour.”
What the purport teaches
- On reaching mother Śacī, Kālā Kṛṣṇadāsa first offered his obeisances.
- He delivered the food remnants, mahā-prasādam, to her.
- He then told her that Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu had returned from His South Indian tour.
Try this today
Begin one meeting today with a deliberate, respectful greeting before sharing your news.
Ask yourself
How does offering respect first shape the way you approach someone?
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.