Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 11.41
Offer Respect Before Making Inquiries
“When King Pratāparudra returned to Jagannātha Purī, he called for Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya. When the Bhaṭṭācārya went to see the King, the King offered him respects and made the following inquiries.”
What the purport teaches
- When King Pratāparudra returned to Jagannātha Purī, he called for Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya.
- Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya went to see the King.
- The King offered him respects and then made inquiries.
Try this today
Begin one conversation today with a respectful greeting before asking your question.
Ask yourself
How can I show respect when approaching someone with questions?
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.