Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 8.35
Recognizing the Lord With Humility
“You are the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Nārāyaṇa Himself, and I am only a government servant interested in materialistic activities. Indeed, I am the lowest among men of the fourth caste.
What the purport teaches
- The speaker recognizes the Lord as the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Nārāyaṇa Himself.
- He describes himself as only a government servant interested in materialistic activities.
- Calling himself the lowest among men of the fourth caste, he speaks with deep humility.
Try this today
In a brief prayer today, honestly acknowledge one material interest that occupies your attention.
Ask yourself
How can you acknowledge your material interests while approaching the Lord humbly?
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.