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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 17.69

Recognizing Kṛṣṇa’s Mercy on the Forest Path

“Kṛṣṇa is very merciful, especially to Me. He has shown His mercy by bringing Me on this path through the forest. Thus He has given Me great pleasure.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 17.69, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu described Kṛṣṇa as very merciful, especially to Him.
  • He saw being brought onto the forest path as an expression of Kṛṣṇa’s mercy.
  • He credited Kṛṣṇa with giving Him great pleasure through this journey.

Try this today

Offer a brief prayer of thanks to Kṛṣṇa for one kindness you have received.

Ask yourself

How does this statement invite you to recognize Kṛṣṇa’s 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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