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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 7.67

Mercy reveals a devotee’s greatness

“The Bhaṭṭācārya said, “By Your mercy I can now understand the truth about Rāmānanda Rāya. In talking with him, You also will acknowledge his greatness.””

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 7.67, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Bhaṭṭācārya credited the Lord’s mercy for his new understanding of Rāmānanda Rāya.
  • He said that he could now understand the truth about Rāmānanda Rāya.
  • He expressed confidence that the Lord would acknowledge Rāmānanda Rāya’s greatness by talking with him.

Try this today

Take a moment today to ask for mercy to recognize a devotee’s good qualities.

Ask yourself

Am I willing to let mercy change how I understand another person?

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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