Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 7.56
The Lord Arranges an Opportunity for Mercy
“Lord Caitanya smiled and accepted the invitation of the brāhmaṇa. He made this gesture to show His mercy to the Māyāvādī sannyāsīs.”
What the purport teaches
- Tapana Miśra and Candraśekhara expressed their grief over the sannyāsīs’ criticism of the Lord. Caitanya Mahāprabhu merely smiled.
- The Lord wanted to fulfill His devotees’ desires. The brāhmaṇa’s invitation provided an opportunity to be among the other sannyāsīs.
- This coincidence was made possible by the Lord’s omnipotency. He accepted the invitation to show mercy to the Māyāvādī sannyāsīs.
Try this today
Recall someone whose criticism troubles you, and offer a brief prayer for that person to receive the Lord’s mercy.
Ask yourself
What does the Lord’s wish to show mercy to His critics teach me?
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.