Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 15.159
Receiving Praise with Humble Submission
“When Caitanya Mahāprabhu glorified him, Vāsudeva Datta immediately became very much embarrassed and shy. He then submitted himself, touching the Lord’s lotus feet.”
What the purport teaches
- Caitanya Mahāprabhu glorified Vāsudeva Datta.
- Vāsudeva Datta immediately became very embarrassed and shy.
- He responded by submitting himself and touching the Lord's lotus feet.
Try this today
Spend a moment in prayer today offering yourself humbly at the Lord's lotus feet.
Ask yourself
How might receiving praise become an occasion for humble submission to the Lord?
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.