Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 1.62
The Lord Holds His Devotees Dear
“Saints are My heart, and only I am their hearts. They do not know anyone but Me, and therefore I do not recognize anyone besides them as Mine.”
What the purport teaches
- The Lord declares that saints are His heart and that He alone is theirs. This expresses their exclusive devotion and His deep bond with them.
- When Durvāsā Muni tried to kill Mahārāja Ambarīṣa, the Sudarśana cakra appeared to protect the devoted king. None of the great demigods could protect Durvāsā Muni from it.
- Durvāsā Muni sought forgiveness from Lord Viṣṇu. The Lord told him that he must obtain forgiveness from Mahārāja Ambarīṣa instead.
Try this today
If you have wronged a devotee, take one concrete step today to seek that person’s forgiveness.
Ask yourself
What does the Lord’s response teach you about taking harm done to a devotee seriously?
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.