Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 10.135
Recognize the Spiritual Master’s Affection
“Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu replied, “My spiritual master, Īśvara Purī, always favors Me with paternal affection. Therefore, out of his causeless mercy, he has sent you here.””
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu spoke of Īśvara Purī as His spiritual master.
- He said that Īśvara Purī always favored Him with paternal affection.
- He understood that Īśvara Purī had sent Govinda out of his causeless mercy.
Try this today
Thank someone today for a specific act of affectionate care.
Ask yourself
Do I notice the affection and mercy behind help that reaches me?
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.