Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 17.88
Reverent Service and Respect
“He washed the lotus feet of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, and afterwards he and his whole family drank the wash water. He also worshiped Balabhadra Bhaṭṭācārya and showed him respect.”
What the purport teaches
- Tapana Miśra washed the lotus feet of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
- Afterwards, he and his whole family drank the wash water.
- He also worshiped Balabhadra Bhaṭṭācārya and showed him respect.
Try this today
Show someone respect today through a thoughtful word or gesture, remembering Tapana Miśra’s example.
Ask yourself
What do you notice about Tapana Miśra’s respect for both the Lord and Balabhadra Bhaṭṭācārya?
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.