Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 12.19
A Humble Appeal for the King
“We want to submit before You something that may or may not be befitting. The matter is this: unless he sees You, the King of Orissa will become a mendicant.”
What the purport teaches
- Nityānanda Prabhu wished to submit a matter before the Lord.
- He acknowledged that the request might or might not be befitting.
- He explained that the King of Orissa would become a mendicant unless he could see the Lord.
Try this today
When making one request today, leave room for the other person to consider whether it is appropriate.
Ask yourself
How can you make a heartfelt request while remaining humble about its suitability?
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.