Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 23.27
Affection for Kṛṣṇa Accompanies Humility
“ ‘King Bhagīratha always carried affection for Kṛṣṇa within his heart. Although King Bhagīratha was the crown jewel of kings, he was still wandering about and begging alms in the city of his enemies. He was even offering respects to caṇḍālas, low-class men who eat dogs.’
What the purport teaches
- King Bhagīratha always carried affection for Kṛṣṇa within his heart.
- Although he was the crown jewel of kings, he wandered about begging alms in the city of his enemies.
- He even offered respects to caṇḍālas, described here as low-class men who eat dogs.
Try this today
Offer a respectful greeting to someone today without considering their social position.
Ask yourself
How might affection for Kṛṣṇa help you offer respect without concern for social standing?
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.