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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 12.44

The Lord Shows Mercy to Śivānanda’s Sons

“Śivānanda Sena introduced his three sons to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu. Because they were his sons, the Lord showed the boys great mercy.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 12.44, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śivānanda Sena introduced his three sons to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
  • The Lord showed the boys great mercy.
  • The translation connects this mercy with their being Śivānanda Sena’s sons.

Try this today

Read this verse aloud once, pausing to reflect on the Lord’s great mercy to the boys.

Ask yourself

What touches you about the Lord’s kindness toward Śivānanda Sena’s children?

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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