Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 9.288
Responding to Ecstasy with Respect
“Upon seeing Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu in such an ecstatic mood, Śrī Raṅga Purī said, “Your Holiness, please get up.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Raṅga Purī saw Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu in an ecstatic mood.
- He respectfully addressed the Lord as “Your Holiness.”
- He asked the Lord, “Please get up.”
Try this today
Make one request today using gentle, respectful words.
Ask yourself
How can my words express the gentleness and respect shown here?
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.