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Gaurahari, the Friend of Fallen Souls

“All glories unto Śrī Gaurahari, who is an ocean of mercy! All glories unto You, the son of Śacīdevī, for You are the only friend of all fallen souls!”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 1.6, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The author offers all glories unto Śrī Gaurahari, who is an ocean of mercy.
  • He addresses the Lord as the son of Śacīdevī.
  • He glorifies the Lord as the only friend of all fallen souls.

Try this today

Speak a short prayer glorifying Śrī Gaurahari as the ocean of mercy and friend of all fallen souls.

Ask yourself

What reassurance do you find in the Lord being called an ocean of 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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