Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 16.1
Mercy Flows Especially to the Fallen
“I worship Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, whose nectarean mercy flows like a great river, inundating the entire universe. Just as a river flows downstream, Lord Caitanya especially extends Himself to the fallen.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu is the mercy incarnation, appearing especially to reclaim fallen souls. His nectarean mercy flows like a great river.
- The more fallen one is, the greater one’s claim to His favor. One must only be very sincere and serious.
- Despite the bad qualities of Kali-yuga, one who surrenders unto His lotus feet will surely be delivered. His saṅkīrtana movement continues to flow throughout the world, freeing fallen souls from contamination.
Try this today
Offer a brief, sincere prayer to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu for His mercy.
Ask yourself
How can the Lord’s mercy encourage me to approach Him sincerely rather than feel disqualified?
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.