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Vṛndāvana's Shelter Through Nityānanda Balarāma's Mercy

“All glory, all glory to Lord Nityānanda Balarāma, by whose mercy I have attained shelter in the transcendental abode of Vṛndāvana!”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 5.200, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The author repeatedly offers glory to Lord Nityānanda Balarāma.
  • He credits the Lord's mercy for his attainment of shelter.
  • That shelter is in the transcendental abode of Vṛndāvana.

Try this today

Read aloud the author's words of praise to Lord Nityānanda Balarāma.

Ask yourself

How does recognizing mercy shape the author's expression of gratitude?

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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