Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 1.220
Rejoice When Others Receive the Lord’s Mercy
“In accordance with the instructions of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, the two brothers, Rūpa and Sanātana, immediately touched the lotus feet of these Vaiṣṇavas, who all became very happy and congratulated the two brothers for having received the mercy of the Lord.”
What the purport teaches
- Following Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s instructions, Rūpa and Sanātana immediately touched the Vaiṣṇavas’ lotus feet. The Vaiṣṇavas happily congratulated them for receiving the Lord’s mercy.
- Real Vaiṣṇavas are pleased when another Vaiṣṇava receives the Lord’s mercy. Jealousy and earning money in a Vaiṣṇava’s dress do not make one a real Vaiṣṇava.
- A Vaiṣṇava ācārya is self-effulgent, needing no court judgment to establish his position. Mundane votes have no jurisdiction to elect a Vaiṣṇava ācārya.
Try this today
Offer one sincere word of appreciation to a devotee whose spiritual progress makes you happy.
Ask yourself
How do I respond when another devotee receives mercy or makes spiritual progress?
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.