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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 2.31

Seek Pardon and the Lord’s Mercy

“After Brahmā had offended Kṛṣṇa by stealing His playmates and calves, he begged the Lord’s pardon for his offensive act and prayed for the Lord’s mercy.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 2.31, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Brahmā offended Kṛṣṇa by stealing His playmates and calves.
  • Brahmā begged the Lord’s pardon for his offensive act.
  • He also prayed for the Lord’s mercy.

Try this today

Offer a short, sincere prayer asking Kṛṣṇa to pardon your offenses and grant His mercy.

Ask yourself

Am I willing to acknowledge my offenses and ask the Lord for pardon?

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.

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