Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 6.135
Mercy Changes What We Value
“Because of the mercy bestowed upon him by Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, Raghunātha dāsa, although situated in such material happiness, does not like it at all. Therefore let every one of you be merciful toward him and give him the benediction that he may very soon attain shelter at the lotus feet of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
What the purport teaches
- Lord Nityānanda Prabhu attributes Raghunātha dāsa’s lack of liking for material happiness to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s mercy.
- Although surrounded by great material happiness, Raghunātha dāsa does not like it at all.
- Lord Nityānanda Prabhu asks every devotee to be merciful toward him and bless him to attain Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s shelter very soon.
Try this today
Offer a prayer that someone seeking Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s shelter may receive mercy and blessings.
Ask yourself
How does this verse help you understand the value of the devotees’ 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.