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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 1.202

Let the Power of Mercy Shine

“We are the most fallen; therefore by showing us Your mercy, Your mercy is most successful. Let the power of Your mercy be exhibited throughout the entire universe!

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 1.202, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The speakers call themselves the most fallen.
  • They say that mercy shown to them would make the Lord’s mercy most successful.
  • They desire the power of His mercy to be exhibited throughout the entire universe.

Try this today

Pray today for the Lord’s mercy to be shown to you and its power made known throughout the universe.

Ask yourself

How can acknowledging my need turn my attention toward the power of the Lord’s 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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