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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 3.45

Devotion, Gentleness and Equal Regard

“He is peaceful, self-controlled and fully devoted to the transcendental service of Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa. He is affectionate toward His devotees, He is gentle, and He is equally disposed toward all living beings.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 3.45, translation

What the purport teaches

  • He is peaceful and self-controlled.
  • He is fully devoted to the transcendental service of Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa.
  • He is affectionate toward His devotees, gentle and equally disposed toward all living beings.

Try this today

In one conversation today, pause before replying and choose gentle words.

Ask yourself

How could His gentleness and equal regard guide one interaction today?

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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