Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 17.57-58
Seek Mercy and Do Not Repeat Offenses
“You have committed an offense at the lotus feet of Śrīvāsa Ṭhākura,” the Lord said. “First you must go there and beg for his mercy, and then if he gives you his blessings and you do not commit such sins again, you will be freed from these reactions.”
What the purport teaches
- The Lord identified the offense as having been committed at the lotus feet of Śrīvāsa Ṭhākura.
- He instructed the offender to go first to Śrīvāsa Ṭhākura and beg for his mercy.
- Freedom from the reactions depended on receiving his blessings and not committing such sins again.
Try this today
If you have offended someone, offer a sincere apology and name one action you will avoid repeating.
Ask yourself
When I seek forgiveness, am I also committed to changing my conduct?
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.