Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 16.179
Seeing the Lord Awakens Reverence and Joy
“Upon seeing Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu from a distant place, the Muslim governor fell to the ground and offered obeisances. Tears came to his eyes, and he was jubilant with ecstatic emotions.”
What the purport teaches
- The governor saw Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu from a distance.
- He fell to the ground and offered obeisances.
- Tears came to his eyes, and he was jubilant with ecstatic emotions.
Try this today
Offer a respectful bow to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu today.
Ask yourself
What does the governor’s response show me about approaching Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu with reverence?
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.