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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 25.172

Mercy Reaches Those Who Once Opposed

“Only Vārāṇasī was left because the people there were against Your missionary activities. Now You have delivered them, and we are all very happy.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 25.172, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The devotees say that only Vārāṇasī had remained to be delivered.
  • The people there had opposed the Lord’s missionary activities, yet He has now delivered them.
  • The devotees are very happy at this change. Their joy centers on others receiving the Lord’s mercy.

Try this today

Reread this verse and take a moment to share the devotees’ happiness for the people of Vārāṇasī.

Ask yourself

Can I rejoice when someone who once opposed devotional activities begins to welcome them?

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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