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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 11.144

The Lord Expresses Loving Gratitude

“The Lord addressed Śrīvāsa and his brothers with great love and affection, saying, “I am so obliged that I am purchased by you four brothers.””

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 11.144, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Lord addressed Śrīvāsa and his brothers.
  • He spoke to them with great love and affection.
  • The Lord felt so obliged to the four brothers that He said He was purchased by them.

Try this today

Read the Lord’s words aloud once, pausing to reflect on His love and affection.

Ask yourself

What touches me about the Lord expressing such loving gratitude?

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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