# Cc. Madhya 23.26
## Text
> 'sarvottama' āpanāke 'hīna' kari māne
## Synonyms
*sarva*-*uttama*—although standing above all; *āpanāke*—himself; *hīna* *kari*—as the lowest; *māne*—considers.
## Translation
**"Although a pure devotee's standard is above all, he still considers himself to be in the lowest stage of life.**