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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 18.201

Recognize the Supreme Lord and Seek Mercy

“Since You are that very same Supreme Personality of Godhead Himself, please be merciful upon me. I am fallen and unfit.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 18.201, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The speaker recognizes the person he addresses as the Supreme Personality of Godhead Himself.
  • He asks the Supreme Lord to be merciful to him.
  • He approaches with humility, describing himself as fallen and unfit.

Try this today

Offer a simple prayer asking the Supreme Personality of Godhead for mercy, honestly acknowledging your need for His help.

Ask yourself

How can humility help you sincerely ask the Lord for 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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