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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 7.139

The Lord accepts to give happiness

“Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, who had descended to deliver the entire universe, accepted the invitation of Vallabha Bhaṭṭa just to give him happiness.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 7.139, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu had descended to deliver the entire universe.
  • He accepted Vallabha Bhaṭṭa’s invitation.
  • He accepted it just to give Vallabha Bhaṭṭa happiness, showing personal kindness within His universal mission.

Try this today

Respond kindly to one person’s request today, looking for a small way to give them happiness.

Ask yourself

What does the Lord’s wish to give Vallabha Bhaṭṭa happiness teach me about His kindness?

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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