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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 2.33

Begging for Pardon and Benediction

“Parents never take seriously the offenses of their children. I therefore beg Your pardon and ask for Your benediction.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 2.33, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Parents do not take their children's offenses seriously.
  • The speaker appeals to this parental kindness when begging for pardon.
  • Along with forgiveness, the speaker asks for a benediction.

Try this today

Today, offer a short prayer asking for pardon and a benediction.

Ask yourself

Can I ask for forgiveness with humility and trust in kindness?

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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