Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 24.179
The Lord purifies through His devotees
“ ‘Kirātas, Hūnas, Āndhras, Pulindas, Pukkaśas, Ābhīras, Śumbhas, Yavanas and members of the Khaśa races, and even others who are addicted to sinful acts, can be purified by taking shelter of the devotees of the Lord, due to His being the supreme power. I beg to offer my respectful obeisances unto Him.’
What the purport teaches
- Śukadeva Gosvāmī spoke this verse while offering obeisances to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, after Parīkṣit Mahārāja asked about creation.
- People of the many backgrounds named here, and even those addicted to sinful acts, can be purified by taking shelter of the Lord’s devotees.
- This purification rests on the supreme power of the Lord. The purport emphasizes the unlimited potencies of Lord Viṣṇu.
Try this today
Offer respectful obeisances to the Lord, remembering His power to purify those who take shelter of His devotees.
Ask yourself
Do I trust the Lord’s power to purify people regardless of their background?
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.