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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 21.45

Mercy and Love Enrich Vṛndāvana-dhāma

“ ‘Vṛndāvana-dhāma is very soft due to the mercy of the Supreme Lord, and it is especially opulent due to conjugal love. The transcendental glories of the son of Mahārāja Nanda are exhibited here. Under the circumstances, not the least anxiety is awakened within us.’

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 21.45, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Vṛndāvana-dhāma is very soft due to the mercy of the Supreme Lord.
  • It is especially opulent due to conjugal love. The transcendental glories of the son of Mahārāja Nanda are exhibited there.
  • Under these circumstances, the speakers say that not the least anxiety is awakened within them.

Try this today

Read the translation quietly, giving special attention to the Supreme Lord’s mercy.

Ask yourself

How does this description connect the Lord’s mercy and glories with freedom from anxiety?

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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