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A Request With Folded Hands

“After He had followed Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu for some distance, Advaita Ācārya was petitioned by Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu with folded hands. The Lord spoke the following sweet words.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 3.213, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Advaita Ācārya followed Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu for some distance.
  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu petitioned Advaita Ācārya with folded hands.
  • The Lord spoke sweet words as He made His request.

Try this today

Make one request today with gentle words and a respectful manner.

Ask yourself

How could your way of making a request become more gentle and respectful?

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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