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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 2.39

Causeless Mercy and Nearness to the Lord

“Seeing Śrīkānta Sena, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu bestowed causeless mercy upon him. Śrīkānta Sena stayed near Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu for about two months at Jagannātha Purī.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 2.39, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Upon seeing Śrīkānta Sena, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu bestowed mercy upon him.
  • This mercy is described as causeless.
  • Śrīkānta Sena stayed near Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu at Jagannātha Purī for about two months.

Try this today

Spend one minute reflecting on the mercy Śrīkānta Sena received and his time near the Lord.

Ask yourself

What does the description “causeless mercy” invite you to reflect on?

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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