Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 10.82
Even a Dog Is the Lord’s Friend
“The Lord said, “What to speak of others, even a dog in the village of Kulīna-grāma is My dear friend.”
What the purport teaches
- The Lord speaks of Kulīna-grāma with affection.
- He calls even a dog in that village His dear friend.
- His words emphasize how dear the others in Kulīna-grāma are to Him.
Try this today
Read the Lord’s words slowly today, pausing over “My dear friend.”
Ask yourself
What does the Lord’s affection for even a dog help you appreciate about His friendship?
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.