Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 16.279
Responding with love and great humility
“Being encouraged by Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s words, Gadādhara Paṇḍita became absorbed in ecstatic love. Immediately clasping the lotus feet of the Lord, he began to speak with great humility.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s words encouraged Gadādhara Paṇḍita.
- Gadādhara Paṇḍita became absorbed in ecstatic love.
- He immediately clasped the Lord’s lotus feet and began speaking with great humility.
Try this today
Thank someone who has encouraged you, choosing simple, humble words.
Ask yourself
What can Gadādhara Paṇḍita’s humble response teach you about receiving encouragement?
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.