Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 17.59
Śrīvāsa Ṭhākura’s Mercy Frees the Offender
“Then the brāhmaṇa, Gopāla Cāpāla, went to Śrīvāsa Ṭhākura and took shelter of his lotus feet, and by Śrīvāsa Ṭhākura’s mercy he was freed from all sinful reactions.”
What the purport teaches
- The brāhmaṇa Gopāla Cāpāla went to Śrīvāsa Ṭhākura.
- He took shelter of Śrīvāsa Ṭhākura’s lotus feet.
- By Śrīvāsa Ṭhākura’s mercy, he was freed from all sinful reactions.
Try this today
Reflect for one minute on approaching someone you have offended with humility rather than excuses.
Ask yourself
What can I learn from Gopāla Cāpāla’s willingness to seek shelter?
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.