Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 6.245
Recognizing Mercy Through a Devotee
“Offering his obeisances to Gopīnātha Ācārya, the Bhaṭṭācārya said, “Because I am related to you and you are a devotee, by your mercy the Lord has shown mercy to me.”
What the purport teaches
- The Bhaṭṭācārya offered his obeisances to Gopīnātha Ācārya.
- He acknowledged Gopīnātha Ācārya as a devotee and recognized their relationship.
- He credited Gopīnātha Ācārya’s mercy with bringing him the Lord’s mercy.
Try this today
Thank a devotee who has helped you draw closer to the Lord.
Ask yourself
Whose devotional help can I acknowledge with gratitude?
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.