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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 12.78

The World Is Obligated to the Lord

“Advaita Prabhu and Lord Nityānanda Prabhu submitted these words at the lotus feet of the Lord: “The entire world is naturally obligated to You for Your transcendental attributes.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 12.78, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Advaita Prabhu and Lord Nityānanda Prabhu submit their words at the Lord’s lotus feet.
  • They declare that the entire world is naturally obligated to Him.
  • They identify His transcendental attributes as the reason for this obligation.

Try this today

Offer a brief expression of gratitude to the Lord for His affection, shown in these verses.

Ask yourself

How might recognizing the Lord’s transcendental attributes deepen your gratitude to Him?

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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