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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 21.73

Seeing Kṛṣṇa’s Lotus Feet Is His Favor

“With folded hands, all the Brahmās and Śivas began to offer prayers unto Lord Kṛṣṇa, saying, ‘O Lord, You have shown me a great favor. I have been able to see Your lotus feet.’

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 21.73, translation

What the purport teaches

  • All the Brahmās and Śivas offered prayers to Lord Kṛṣṇa with folded hands.
  • They acknowledged that the Lord had shown them a great favor.
  • They valued the opportunity to see His lotus feet as that favor.

Try this today

Fold your hands and offer Lord Kṛṣṇa a brief prayer of gratitude.

Ask yourself

How can their prayers help you express gratitude to Lord Kṛṣṇa?

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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