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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 8.40

Honor the author who helps fallen souls

“I offer millions of obeisances unto the lotus feet of Vṛndāvana dāsa Ṭhākura. No one else could write such a wonderful book for the deliverance of all fallen souls.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 8.40, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The author offers millions of obeisances unto the lotus feet of Vṛndāvana dāsa Ṭhākura.
  • He declares that no one else could write such a wonderful book.
  • The book is praised for bringing deliverance to all fallen souls.

Try this today

Offer a respectful prayer of gratitude to Vṛndāvana dāsa Ṭhākura for his wonderful book.

Ask yourself

What gratitude do you feel toward an author whose writing is meant for the deliverance of fallen souls?

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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