Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 8.34
Love Becomes a Channel of Mercy
“I can see that You have bestowed special mercy upon Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya. Therefore You have touched me, although I am untouchable. This is due only to his love for You.
What the purport teaches
- The speaker recognizes the Lord’s special mercy upon Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya.
- Although he considers himself untouchable, the Lord has touched him.
- He attributes this kindness entirely to Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya’s love for the Lord.
Try this today
Recall one kindness that reached you through someone devoted to the Lord, and pause in gratitude.
Ask yourself
Do you notice how another person’s love for the Lord can bring mercy into your life?
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.