Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 11.66
Meeting Others with Respect
“At this time, Gopīnātha Ācārya came there while Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya was with King Pratāparudra. Being a brāhmaṇa, he offered his benediction to the King and addressed Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya as follows.”
What the purport teaches
- Gopīnātha Ācārya arrived while Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya was with King Pratāparudra.
- Being a brāhmaṇa, Gopīnātha Ācārya offered his benediction to the King.
- He then addressed Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya.
Try this today
Offer a respectful greeting before beginning a conversation today.
Ask yourself
How can I show respect when joining others in conversation?
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.