Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 11.188
Haridāsa Ṭhākura’s Humble Appeal
“Haridāsa Ṭhākura said, “My dear Lord, please do not touch me, for I am most fallen and untouchable and am the lowest among men.””
What the purport teaches
- Haridāsa Ṭhākura addressed Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu as “My dear Lord.”
- He requested that the Lord not touch him.
- He described himself as most fallen and untouchable, and as the lowest among men.
Try this today
Read Haridāsa Ṭhākura’s appeal slowly and reflect for a moment on his humility.
Ask yourself
What do Haridāsa Ṭhākura’s words reveal about his humility before the Lord?
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.