Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 7.143
The Supreme Lord Embraces a Humble Brāhmaṇa
“He said, “ ‘Who am I? A sinful, poor friend of a brāhmaṇa. And who is Kṛṣṇa? The Supreme Personality of Godhead, full in six opulences. Nonetheless, He has embraced me with His two arms.’””
What the purport teaches
- This verse was spoken by Sudāmā Brāhmaṇa in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam in connection with his meeting Lord Kṛṣṇa.
- Sudāmā describes himself as a sinful, poor friend of a brāhmaṇa, while Kṛṣṇa is the Supreme Personality of Godhead, full in six opulences.
- Despite this difference, Kṛṣṇa embraced him with His two arms.
Try this today
Read the quotation aloud once, reflecting on the words “Nonetheless, He has embraced me.”
Ask yourself
How does the contrast between Sudāmā’s humility and Kṛṣṇa’s greatness deepen your appreciation of the embrace?
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.