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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 1.154

Forgiveness and the Gift of Kṛṣṇa’s Love

“Many atheists and blasphemers came and fell at the lotus feet of the Lord, and the Lord in return excused them and gave them love of Kṛṣṇa.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 1.154, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Many atheists and blasphemers came to the Lord.
  • They fell at His lotus feet, and He excused them.
  • The Lord also gave them love of Kṛṣṇa.

Try this today

Offer a brief prayer to the Lord, asking for forgiveness and love of Kṛṣṇa.

Ask yourself

What does the Lord’s gift of love of Kṛṣṇa teach me about His 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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