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Honor the Lord, Devotees and Readers

“In conclusion, I submit to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, Nityānanda Prabhu, Advaita Prabhu and all the other devotees and readers that I accept your lotus feet as the helmet on my head. In this way, all my purposes will be served.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 25.280, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The author submits himself to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, Nityānanda Prabhu and Advaita Prabhu, as well as all the other devotees and readers.
  • He accepts their lotus feet as a helmet upon his head, expressing his humble reverence.
  • He states that by accepting their lotus feet in this way, all his purposes will be served.

Try this today

Before studying today, pause to offer respectful remembrance to the Lord, the devotees and your fellow readers.

Ask yourself

How does the author’s reverence for both devotees and readers shape my own attitude toward others?

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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