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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 20.334

The White Incarnation Shows Causeless Mercy

“As the white incarnation, the Lord taught religion and meditation. He offered benedictions to Kardama Muni, and in this way He showed His causeless mercy.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 20.334, translation

What the purport teaches

  • As the white incarnation, the Lord taught religion and meditation. In Satya-yuga, people were accustomed to practicing meditation.
  • Kardama Muni was one of the prajāpatis. He married Devahūti, the daughter of Manu, and their son was Kapiladeva.
  • The Supreme Lord was very pleased with Kardama Muni’s austerities and appeared before him in a whitish body. By offering him benedictions, the Lord showed His causeless mercy.

Try this today

Spend one quiet minute reflecting on the Lord’s causeless mercy as described here.

Ask yourself

What stands out to you about the Lord’s mercy toward Kardama Muni?

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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