Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 5.49
Approach Others With Humility
“The young brāhmaṇa came to him and offered respectful obeisances. Then, very humbly folding his hands, he spoke as follows.”
What the purport teaches
- The young brāhmaṇa approached and offered respectful obeisances.
- He folded his hands very humbly before speaking.
- His words were preceded by gestures of respect.
Try this today
Begin one conversation today with a respectful greeting.
Ask yourself
How can you show humility before beginning an important conversation?
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.