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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 3.196

Haridāsa Ṭhākura’s Humility Deeply Moves the Lord

“The Lord replied to Haridāsa Ṭhākura, “Please check your humility. Just the sight of your humility very much agitates My mind.””

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 3.196, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Lord asked Haridāsa Ṭhākura to check his humility.
  • Just seeing Haridāsa Ṭhākura’s humility very much agitated the Lord’s mind.
  • The Lord spoke directly to Haridāsa Ṭhākura about how deeply his humility affected Him.

Try this today

Read the Lord’s reply slowly, pausing to reflect on how deeply Haridāsa Ṭhākura’s humility moved Him.

Ask yourself

What do you notice about the Lord’s response to Haridāsa Ṭhākura’s humility?

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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