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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 18.153

The Lord Expresses Deep Gratitude

“Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu said, “You have brought Me here to show Me Vṛndāvana. I am very much indebted to you, and I shall not be able to repay this debt.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 18.153, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu acknowledges that His devotee has brought Him to see Vṛndāvana.
  • He says that He is very much indebted to His devotee.
  • He expresses the depth of His gratitude by saying that He cannot repay this debt.

Try this today

Thank one person today, naming the specific help for which you feel grateful.

Ask yourself

Whose help has given you something you feel unable to repay?

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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