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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 8.63

Take Shelter Without Fear

“As stated in scripture [ Bg. 18.66 ], ‘After giving up all kinds of religious and occupational duties, if you come to Me, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and take shelter, I will give you protection from all of life’s sinful reactions. Do not worry.’”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 8.63, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The scriptural instruction is to give up all kinds of religious and occupational duties and take shelter of the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
  • The Supreme Personality of Godhead promises protection from all of life’s sinful reactions.
  • The instruction ends with reassurance: “Do not worry.”

Try this today

Pause today to prayerfully seek shelter of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, remembering His words, “Do not worry.”

Ask yourself

How does the promise of protection help me reflect on taking shelter of the Supreme Personality of Godhead?

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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