Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 5.111
The Elderly Brāhmaṇa Bows Before Gopāla
“Then the elderly brāhmaṇa, being very pleased, came forward and immediately fell like a stick in front of Gopāla.”
What the purport teaches
- The elderly brāhmaṇa was very pleased.
- He came forward before Gopāla.
- He immediately fell like a stick in front of the Lord.
Try this today
Offer Gopāla a deliberate, respectful bow today, remembering the elderly brāhmaṇa’s response.
Ask yourself
What does the elderly brāhmaṇa’s immediate bow suggest to you about offering respect?
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.