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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 11.139

Shelter at the Lord’s Feet Brings Rebirth

“Vāsudeva replied, “Mukunda got Your association in the beginning. As such, he has taken shelter at Your lotus feet. That is his transcendental rebirth.””

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 11.139, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Vāsudeva said that Mukunda had received the Lord’s association in the beginning.
  • Through that association, Mukunda had taken shelter at the Lord’s lotus feet.
  • Vāsudeva described this shelter as Mukunda’s transcendental rebirth.

Try this today

Offer a brief prayer today asking for shelter at the Lord’s lotus feet.

Ask yourself

What does taking shelter at the Lord’s lotus feet mean for my life?

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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