Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 11.42
Hope in the Lord’s Affection
“My Lord, You are always affectionate to Your devotees. I am just an imitation devotee, but nevertheless I wish that You fulfill my desire. That is my expectation.”
What the purport teaches
- Haridāsa Ṭhākura addresses the Lord as always affectionate to His devotees.
- He humbly calls himself an imitation devotee rather than claiming devotional greatness.
- Nevertheless, he hopes that the Lord will fulfill his desire. His expectation rests on the Lord’s affection.
Try this today
Express one sincere desire to the Lord in a humble prayer.
Ask yourself
How can the Lord’s affection give me hope while I acknowledge my shortcomings?
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.