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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 3.74

A Devotee Prays for Everyone’s Deliverance

“When Your devotee Vāsudeva Datta submitted his plea at Your lotus feet for the deliverance of all living entities, You accepted that request.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 3.74, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Vāsudeva Datta submitted his plea at the Lord’s lotus feet. His request was for the deliverance of all living entities.
  • His prayer sought deliverance for everyone, not merely for himself.
  • The Lord accepted that request. This exchange shows His willingness to receive His devotee’s plea for others.

Try this today

Offer a brief prayer for the deliverance of all living entities.

Ask yourself

How can Vāsudeva Datta’s prayer help me care about the spiritual welfare of others?

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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