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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 1.101

The Lord Mercifully Reveals His Original Form

“After this incident, Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu bestowed His mercy upon Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya by showing him His original form as the Lord.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 1.101, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu bestowed His mercy upon Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya.
  • He showed Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya His original form as the Lord.
  • The translation describes this revelation of His original form as an act of mercy.

Try this today

Read the translation once more, giving special attention to the words “His original form as the Lord.”

Ask yourself

How does this verse help you understand the Lord’s revelation as 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.

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