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Shelter Through Lord Nityānanda’s Mercy
“The dust and shade of the lotus feet of the Vaiṣṇavas have been granted to this fallen soul by the mercy of Lord Nityānanda.”
What the purport teaches
- The author humbly describes himself as a fallen soul.
- He has been granted the dust and shade of the lotus feet of the Vaiṣṇavas.
- He credits this gift to the mercy of Lord Nityānanda.
Try this today
Offer a brief prayer thanking Lord Nityānanda for the opportunity to receive the Vaiṣṇavas’ shelter.
Ask yourself
How can I value the shelter of the Vaiṣṇavas as a gift of mercy?
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.