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Unequal Faith in the Two Lords

“My brother had firm faith in Lord Caitanya but only a dim glimmer of faith in Lord Nityānanda.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 5.173, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The author’s brother had firm faith in Lord Caitanya.
  • His faith in Lord Nityānanda was only a dim glimmer.
  • The translation contrasts his strong faith in one Lord with his weak faith in the other.

Try this today

Take a moment today to reflect honestly on your faith in each of the two Lords.

Ask yourself

Do I notice an imbalance in my regard for Lord Caitanya and Lord Nityānanda?

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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