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Respect Accompanied by Laughter

“Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu would worship Advaita Ācārya by chanting the mantra “Whatever You are, You are — but I offer My respects unto You.” In addition, the Lord would make some sounds within His mouth that would make Advaita Ācārya laugh.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 15.11, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu worshiped Advaita Ācārya by chanting a mantra.
  • The mantra was: “Whatever You are, You are — but I offer My respects unto You.”
  • The Lord also made sounds within His mouth that made Advaita Ācārya laugh.

Try this today

Reread the Lord’s words of respect, then pause to notice Advaita Ācārya’s laughter.

Ask yourself

How does this exchange show respect alongside laughter?

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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