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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 21.62

Brahmā Bows at Kṛṣṇa’s Lotus Feet

“The doorman then informed Lord Kṛṣṇa of Lord Brahmā’s description, and Lord Kṛṣṇa gave him permission to enter. The doorman escorted Lord Brahmā in, and as soon as Brahmā saw Lord Kṛṣṇa, he offered obeisances at His lotus feet.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 21.62, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The doorman conveyed Lord Brahmā’s description to Lord Kṛṣṇa.
  • Kṛṣṇa gave Brahmā permission to enter, and the doorman escorted him in.
  • As soon as Brahmā saw Kṛṣṇa, he offered obeisances at His lotus feet.

Try this today

Today, offer a respectful bow to Lord Kṛṣṇa, remembering Brahmā’s obeisances at His lotus feet.

Ask yourself

What does Brahmā’s first action upon seeing Kṛṣṇa show you about offering respect?

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.

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