# 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.**