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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 14.6

Approach With Humility and Courage

“Mahārāja Pratāparudra was so humble that with folded hands he first took permission from all the devotees. Then, with great courage, he fell down and touched the lotus feet of the Lord.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 14.6, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Mahārāja Pratāparudra showed great humility.
  • With folded hands, he first took permission from all the devotees.
  • Then, with great courage, he fell down and touched the lotus feet of the Lord.

Try this today

Before joining someone’s service today, respectfully ask their permission.

Ask yourself

How do humility and courage appear together in the King’s actions?

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.

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