Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 4.111
Humbly Seek Initiation
“Advaita Ācārya begged to be initiated by Mādhavendra Purī. After initiating Him, Mādhavendra Purī started for South India.”
What the purport teaches
- Advaita Ācārya begged Mādhavendra Purī to initiate Him.
- Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura explains that Mādhavendra Purī was a sannyāsī in the disciplic succession of the Madhva-sampradāya.
- After initiating Advaita Ācārya, Mādhavendra Purī set out for South India.
Try this today
Write one sentence about the humility shown in asking to receive initiation.
Ask yourself
What can I learn from Advaita Ācārya’s humble request for initiation?
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.