Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 1.216
The Lord Gives Empowerment and Mercy
“After the Dola-yātrā festival ended, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu bade farewell to Rūpa Gosvāmī also. The Lord empowered him and bestowed upon him all kinds of mercy.”
What the purport teaches
- After the Dola-yātrā festival ended, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu bade farewell to Rūpa Gosvāmī.
- The Lord empowered Rūpa Gosvāmī. His departure was accompanied by the Lord’s support.
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu bestowed all kinds of mercy upon him. The farewell was an occasion of abundant mercy.
Try this today
Before studying today, offer a brief prayer for the Lord’s mercy.
Ask yourself
How does the Lord’s empowerment of Rūpa Gosvāmī deepen my appreciation 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.