Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 19.67
Rūpa Gosvāmī’s Humble Words
“When Vallabha Bhaṭṭācārya walked toward them, they ran away to a more distant place. Rūpa Gosvāmī said, “I am untouchable and most sinful. Please do not touch me.””
What the purport teaches
- Vallabha Bhaṭṭācārya walked toward the brothers.
- The brothers ran away to a more distant place.
- Rūpa Gosvāmī called himself untouchable and most sinful, asking Vallabha Bhaṭṭācārya not to touch him.
Try this today
In one conversation today, refrain from praising your own position or accomplishments.
Ask yourself
What do Rūpa Gosvāmī’s words invite me to examine about my own pride?
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.