Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 17.55-56
Taking Shelter Opens the Way to Mercy
“When Śrī Caitanya, after accepting the renounced order of life, went to Jagannātha Purī and then came back to the village of Kuliyā, upon His return that sinful man took shelter at the Lord’s lotus feet. The Lord, being merciful to him, gave him instructions for his benefit.”
What the purport teaches
- After accepting the renounced order of life, Śrī Caitanya went to Jagannātha Purī and later returned to Kuliyā. There, the sinful man took shelter at His lotus feet and received merciful instructions for his benefit.
- Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura identifies this Kuliyā as being on the western side of the Ganges. The village developed into the present city of Navadvīpa.
- The purport distinguishes this place, where the offense was excused, from another Kuliyā near Kāṅcaḍāpāḍā. It warns that unauthorized places are sometimes advertised as authorized for business reasons.
Try this today
Reread the Lord’s merciful response and offer a brief prayer for willingness to accept His instructions.
Ask yourself
Am I ready to receive beneficial instruction when I seek the Lord’s 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.