Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 25.227
Respect and Affection in Devotional Relationships
“When Paramānanda Purī and Brahmānanda Bhāratī met Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, the Lord offered them His respectful obeisances due to their being Godbrothers of His spiritual master. They both then embraced Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu in love and affection.”
What the purport teaches
- Paramānanda Purī and Brahmānanda Bhāratī came to meet Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
- The Lord offered them respectful obeisances because they were Godbrothers of His spiritual master.
- They both embraced Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu with love and affection. Their meeting expressed both respect and warmth.
Try this today
Offer a respectful greeting or a brief message of appreciation to someone who has helped you spiritually.
Ask yourself
How can you express both respect and affection toward someone who guides you spiritually?
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.