Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 11.161
Respecting Each Devotee and Noticing the Absent
“After thus offering respect to each and every devotee, Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu became very jubilant. However, not seeing Haridāsa Ṭhākura, He inquired, “Where is Haridāsa?””
What the purport teaches
- Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu offers respect to each and every devotee.
- After doing so, He becomes very jubilant.
- Not seeing Haridāsa Ṭhākura, He asks, “Where is Haridāsa?”
Try this today
Reach out to one person you have missed seeing recently.
Ask yourself
Do I notice when someone is missing, even during a joyful gathering?
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.