Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 14.21
Rejoice in Another Devotee’s Good Fortune
“Seeing the Lord’s special mercy upon King Pratāparudra, the devotees praised the King’s good fortune, and their minds became open and blissful.”
What the purport teaches
- A pure Vaiṣṇava is never envious when another devotee receives the mercy and strength of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu. Seeing someone advance in devotional service brings genuine happiness.
- No one can preach Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s message without receiving the Lord’s special mercy.
- Envious people find fault with the preacher instead of praising his service in fulfilling Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s mission. The devotees instead praised the King’s good fortune and became blissful.
Try this today
Offer sincere praise today for one devotee’s service.
Ask yourself
When another devotee receives recognition or mercy, do I rejoice or look for faults?
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.