Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 1.102
Their Mercy Spreads Kṛṣṇa Consciousness
“These two, the sun and moon, are very kind to the people of the world. Thus for the good fortune of all, They have appeared on the horizon of Bengal.”
What the purport teaches
- The two, compared to the sun and moon, are very kind to the people of the world. They appeared on the horizon of Bengal for everyone’s good fortune.
- Lord Caitanya appeared at the place now known as Māyāpur, then called Gauḍapura. Lord Nityānanda came from the district of Birbhum and joined Him there.
- They appeared to spread the science of Kṛṣṇa consciousness. The purport predicts that, like the sun and moon moving west, Their movement will reach Western civilizations by Their mercy.
Try this today
Write one sentence of gratitude for Their mercy in spreading Kṛṣṇa consciousness for the good fortune of all.
Ask yourself
How does Their kindness toward all people shape your appreciation of Kṛṣṇa consciousness?
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.