Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 3.170
A Vaiṣṇava’s Mercy Leads to Shelter
“Naturally Haridāsa Ṭhākura was merciful toward him, and because of the merciful benediction of this Vaiṣṇava, he later attained the shelter of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s lotus feet.”
What the purport teaches
- Haridāsa Ṭhākura was naturally merciful toward Raghunātha dāsa.
- Raghunātha dāsa received the merciful benediction of this Vaiṣṇava.
- Because of that benediction, he later attained the shelter of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s lotus feet.
Try this today
Take a moment today to pray for a Vaiṣṇava’s mercy and the shelter of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s lotus feet.
Ask yourself
How does this account deepen my appreciation for a Vaiṣṇava’s mercy?
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.