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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 16.103

Joyful Eagerness and Humble Obeisances

“The King was very happy to hear the news, and he hastily went there. Upon seeing the Lord, he fell flat to offer Him obeisances.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 16.103, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The King was very happy to hear the news.
  • He hastily went to see the Lord.
  • Upon seeing the Lord, he fell flat to offer Him obeisances.

Try this today

Offer one deliberate, respectful bow to the Lord today.

Ask yourself

How does the King’s response bring together happiness and humility?

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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