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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 12.76

The Lord Shares His Devotees’ Tears

“Catching hold of His devotees, the Lord embraced them all and began to cry and cry.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 12.76, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Lord catches hold of His devotees and embraces them all.
  • He begins to cry and cry, openly expressing His affection.
  • The devotees have been weeping at His words, and now the Lord also weeps as He embraces them.

Try this today

Spend one minute reflecting on the Lord embracing all His devotees.

Ask yourself

What does the Lord’s response show you about His affection for His devotees?

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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