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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 12.2

Glorify the Lords’ Boundless Mercy

“All glories to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, who is all-merciful! All glories to Nityānanda Prabhu, who is an ocean of mercy!”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 12.2, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu is glorified as all-merciful.
  • Nityānanda Prabhu is glorified as an ocean of mercy.
  • The repeated words “All glories” express praise for both Lords and their mercy.

Try this today

Recite the two expressions of praise in this verse, pausing to consider their descriptions of mercy.

Ask yourself

What does the image of an ocean of mercy invite you to reflect upon?

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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