Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 20.306
Kṛṣṇa’s Lotus Feet Surpass Royal Honor
“ ‘What is the value of a throne to Lord Kṛṣṇa? The masters of the various planetary systems accept the dust of His lotus feet on their crowned heads. That dust makes the holy places sacred, and even Lord Brahmā, Lord Śiva, Lakṣmī and I Myself, who are all portions of His plenary portion, eternally carry that dust on our heads.’
What the purport teaches
- When the Kauravas flattered Baladeva while speaking ill of Śrī Kṛṣṇa, Lord Baladeva became angry and spoke this verse.
- A throne has little value for Lord Kṛṣṇa: the masters of planetary systems place the dust of His lotus feet on their crowned heads. That dust makes holy places sacred.
- Lord Brahmā, Lord Śiva, Lakṣmī and Baladeva eternally carry that dust on their heads. Baladeva describes them all as portions of Kṛṣṇa’s plenary portion.
Try this today
Read the translation slowly, pausing at the words about the dust of Kṛṣṇa’s lotus feet.
Ask yourself
How does the reverence of these exalted personalities deepen your appreciation of Kṛṣṇa?
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.