Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 15.101
Affection Extends Even to a Village Dog
“To say nothing of you, even a dog living in your village is very dear to Me. What, then, to speak of others?”
What the purport teaches
- The Lord said that even a dog living in their village was very dear to Him.
- His words expressed affection that included even an animal in the village.
- By this comparison, He emphasized how dear the people themselves were to Him.
Try this today
Treat an animal you encounter today with gentle consideration.
Ask yourself
How does this expression of affection broaden my regard for others?
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.