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An Ocean of Mercy

“All glories to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, the incarnation of the ocean of mercy! His lotus feet are worshiped by demigods like Lord Brahmā and Lord Śiva.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 8.2, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The author proclaims all glories to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu is praised as the incarnation of the ocean of mercy.
  • His lotus feet are worshiped by demigods like Lord Brahmā and Lord Śiva.

Try this today

Take a quiet moment to remember Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s mercy and offer Him words of praise.

Ask yourself

What does the image of an ocean of mercy help me appreciate about Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu?

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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