Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 3.237
An Appeal to Saintly Kindness
“My dear sir, kindly accept me and be merciful toward me, for it is a characteristic of all saintly persons to be kind toward the poor and fallen.”
What the purport teaches
- The woman asks Haridāsa Ṭhākura to accept her and show her mercy.
- She appeals to the kindness of saintly persons toward the poor and fallen.
- His later response is merciful, yet he remains firm in his vow to chant.
Try this today
Respond gently to one person's request today, without setting aside your time for chanting.
Ask yourself
How can I show kindness while remaining faithful to my devotional commitments?
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.