Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 11.39
Humbly Holding to the Lord’s Mercy
“Catching the lotus feet of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, Haridāsa Ṭhākura said, “My Lord, do not create an illusion! Although I am so fallen, You must certainly show me this mercy!”
What the purport teaches
- Haridāsa Ṭhākura catches the lotus feet of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu as he speaks.
- In response to the Lord’s affectionate words, he says, “My Lord, do not create an illusion!”
- Although he considers himself fallen, Haridāsa continues to plead firmly for the Lord’s mercy.
Try this today
Offer a brief prayer acknowledging a shortcoming while sincerely asking for the Lord’s mercy.
Ask yourself
How can humility and confidence in the Lord’s mercy stand together in your prayer?
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.