Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 12.73
Gratitude Without Money to Repay
“I am a mendicant and have no money. How can I clear My debt for the favor you have shown Me?
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu described Himself as a mendicant who had no money.
- He regarded the devotees' favor as a debt He owed them.
- He asked how He could clear that debt, expressing His gratitude for their kindness.
Try this today
Express heartfelt thanks for a kindness you cannot repay materially.
Ask yourself
How can I sincerely acknowledge kindness when I have no money to offer in return?
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.