All Live lessons

Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 7.61

Making a Humble Request

“While Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was departing, Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya submitted the following at His lotus feet: “My Lord, I have one final request that I hope You will kindly fulfill.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 7.61, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya spoke as Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was departing.
  • He submitted his request at the Lord’s lotus feet.
  • He had one final request and hoped the Lord would kindly fulfill it.

Try this today

When making one request today, ask gently and respectfully.

Ask yourself

How can you express a request with humility rather than demand?

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.

A practice of bhakti from the book's own listAssociate with devoteesCC Madhya 22.83Next · LeadTeach what you are livingTurn this chapter into a timed class plan or a short reel script.Open Lecture Studio