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A Little Divine Favor Brings Understanding

“The Ācārya continued, “If one receives but a tiny bit of the Lord’s favor by dint of devotional service, he can understand the nature of the Supreme Personality of Godhead.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 6.83, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Lord’s favor is received through devotional service.
  • Even a tiny bit of His favor enables one to understand Him.
  • This understanding concerns the nature of the Supreme Personality of Godhead.

Try this today

Set aside a brief moment today for devotional service, remembering your dependence on the Lord’s favor.

Ask yourself

How does knowing the value of even a little of the Lord’s favor encourage my devotional service?

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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