Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 3.270
Writing Through Mercy, With Humility
“I have briefly described those pastimes. Whatever I have written is by the mercy of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, since I am an insignificant living being.”
What the purport teaches
- The author says he has described the pastimes only briefly.
- He attributes whatever he has written to the mercy of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
- He considers himself an insignificant living being, expressing humility rather than taking personal credit.
Try this today
Before reading today, offer a brief prayer for the mercy of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
Ask yourself
How can I approach my study with humility and gratitude for 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.