Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 6.246
Humbly Acknowledging a Devotee’s Help
“You are a first-class devotee, whereas I am in the darkness of logical arguments. Because of your relationship with the Lord, the Lord has bestowed His benediction upon me.”
What the purport teaches
- The Bhaṭṭācārya described Gopīnātha Ācārya as a first-class devotee.
- In contrast, he described himself as being in the darkness of logical arguments.
- He recognized that the Lord had blessed him because of Gopīnātha Ācārya’s relationship with the Lord.
Try this today
In one spiritual conversation today, listen carefully instead of preparing a counterargument.
Ask yourself
Does my attachment to argument keep me from appreciating a devotee’s help?
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.