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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 16.64

Great Mercy Bestowed Invisibly

“In this way Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu remained at Jagannātha Purī, Nīlācala, and He invisibly bestowed great mercy upon Kālidāsa.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 16.64, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu remained at Jagannātha Purī, Nīlācala.
  • He bestowed great mercy upon Kālidāsa invisibly.
  • This closes the account of the mercy Kālidāsa received in connection with honoring Vaiṣṇavas’ food remnants.

Try this today

Take a quiet moment today to reflect on Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s great mercy upon Kālidāsa.

Ask yourself

What stands out to you about the statement that great mercy was bestowed invisibly?

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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