Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 12.122
A Simple Vaiṣṇava Approaches the Lord
“After everything was thoroughly washed, a Vaiṣṇava from Bengal, who was very intelligent and simple, came and poured water on the lotus feet of the Lord.”
What the purport teaches
- The Vaiṣṇava approached after everything had been thoroughly washed.
- He was from Bengal and is described as very intelligent and simple.
- He poured water on the lotus feet of the Lord.
Try this today
Take a moment today to reflect on how intelligence and simplicity can go together.
Ask yourself
What stands out to me about the Vaiṣṇava being both intelligent and simple?
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.