Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 23.26
A Pure Devotee Remains Humble
“Although a pure devotee’s standard is above all, he still considers himself to be in the lowest stage of life.
What the purport teaches
- A pure devotee’s standard is above all.
- Yet the pure devotee considers himself to be in the lowest stage of life.
- The verse places an exalted devotional standard alongside a deeply humble view of oneself.
Try this today
Today, notice one moment when you feel superior and recall the pure devotee’s humble view of himself.
Ask yourself
How do you regard yourself when you feel you have made devotional progress?
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.