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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 17.94

Recognizing the Lord’s Causeless Mercy

“Candraśekhara said, “My dear Lord, You have bestowed Your causeless mercy upon me because I am Your old servant. Indeed, You have come here personally to give me Your audience.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 17.94, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Candraśekhara addressed the Lord as His old servant.
  • He recognized the Lord’s visit as causeless mercy bestowed upon him.
  • He said that the Lord had come personally to grant him His audience.

Try this today

Offer one brief prayer of gratitude to the Lord for His mercy.

Ask yourself

How does Candraśekhara express gratitude for the Lord’s personal attention?

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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