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A Drop of Glory Through Mercy

“The ocean of Lord Nityānanda’s glories is infinite and unfathomable. Only by His mercy can I touch even a drop of it.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 5.157, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Lord Nityānanda’s glories are compared to an ocean.
  • That ocean is infinite and unfathomable.
  • The author can touch even a drop of those glories only by Lord Nityānanda’s mercy.

Try this today

Offer a brief prayer for Lord Nityānanda’s mercy to appreciate even a little of His glories.

Ask yourself

What does the image of touching just one drop teach you about approaching Lord Nityānanda’s glories?

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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