Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 1.218
Rejoice in Another Devotee’s Mercy
“When all of the devotees saw the mercy of the Lord upon the two brothers, they were very much gladdened, and they began to chant the holy name of the Lord, “Hari! Hari!””
What the purport teaches
- Unless one serves an actual Vaiṣṇava, one cannot be delivered. The disciple’s path is clear when the disciple follows the spiritual master’s order and does not offend other Vaiṣṇavas.
- A true Vaiṣṇava rejoices when another receives the Lord’s mercy or successfully spreads His holy name. Seeing the mercy shown to the brothers, the devotees happily chanted “Hari! Hari!”
- A preacher’s duty is to love the Supreme Personality of Godhead, befriend Vaiṣṇavas, show mercy to the innocent and neglect the envious. Vaiṣṇava dress alone does not make an envious person an actual Vaiṣṇava.
Try this today
Remember one devotee who is sharing the holy name, appreciate their service, and chant “Hari! Hari!”
Ask yourself
Do I feel joyful when another devotee succeeds in spreading the Lord’s holy name?
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.