Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 17.114
Causeless Mercy Bestows Love of Godhead
“The all-knowing astrologer concluded, “Whatever You may be or whoever You may be, I offer my respectful obeisances unto You!” By His causeless mercy, the Lord then gave him love of Godhead, thus rewarding him for his service.”
What the purport teaches
- The astrologer offers respectful obeisances to the Lord. By His causeless mercy, the Lord rewards his service with love of Godhead.
- This meeting is not mentioned in the Caitanya-bhāgavata, but its absence does not mean that it did not happen.
- Kṛṣṇadāsa Kavirāja Gosvāmī states that he especially included in the Caitanya-caritāmṛta what the Caitanya-bhāgavata did not mention. The purport asks us to accept his statement.
Try this today
Offer respectful obeisances to the Lord today, remembering His causeless mercy.
Ask yourself
What does the Lord’s gift of love of Godhead teach you about His mercy?
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.