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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 19.236

Remember Kṛṣṇa and Depend on His Mercy

“When one thinks of Kṛṣṇa constantly, love for Him manifests within the heart. Even though one may be ignorant, one can reach the far shore of the ocean of transcendental love by Lord Kṛṣṇa’s mercy.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 19.236, translation

What the purport teaches

  • When one thinks of Kṛṣṇa constantly, love for Him manifests within the heart.
  • Even someone who is ignorant can reach the far shore of the ocean of transcendental love.
  • Reaching that far shore is possible by Lord Kṛṣṇa’s mercy.

Try this today

Set aside one quiet minute today to think of Kṛṣṇa and ask for His mercy.

Ask yourself

How does the promise of Kṛṣṇa’s mercy encourage you when you feel your understanding is limited?

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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