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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 6.122

Responding to Mercy with Obedience

“Lord Caitanya replied, “You are very merciful to Me, and therefore I think it is My duty to obey your order.””

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 6.122, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Lord Caitanya acknowledged the mercy shown to Him.
  • He connected that mercy with His duty to obey.
  • His reply expressed willingness to follow the order He had received.

Try this today

Thank someone who has kindly guided you, and act on one helpful instruction.

Ask yourself

How do I respond when someone offers me merciful guidance?

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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