Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 8.40
Saintly Visits Bring Benefit
“ ‘My dear Lord, sometimes great saintly persons go to the homes of householders, although these householders are generally low-minded. When a saintly person visits their homes, one can understand that it is for no other purpose than to benefit the householders.’
What the purport teaches
- Great saintly persons sometimes visit the homes of householders.
- Although these householders are described as generally low-minded, saintly persons still come to them.
- The purpose of such a visit is simply to benefit the householders.
Try this today
Set aside a few quiet minutes today to consider what you can learn from a saintly person’s guidance.
Ask yourself
How might you receive a saintly person’s visit as an opportunity for benefit?
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.