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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 12.74

Mercy and Faithful Following Bring Shelter

“By the mercy of Advaita Ācārya, the devotees who strictly followed the path of Caitanya Mahāprabhu attained the shelter of Lord Caitanya’s lotus feet without difficulty.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 12.74, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The devotees strictly followed the path of Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
  • By the mercy of Advaita Ācārya, they attained shelter at Lord Caitanya’s lotus feet.
  • They attained this shelter without difficulty. The verse brings together faithful following and Advaita Ācārya’s mercy.

Try this today

Offer a brief prayer for Advaita Ācārya’s mercy to follow Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s path faithfully.

Ask yourself

How can I become more faithful in following Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s path?

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.

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