Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 9.58
Praying for Forgiveness and Mercy
“They all prayed to Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, addressing Him as the Supreme Personality of Godhead Himself and saying, “Sir, please excuse our offense. Please have mercy upon us and bring our spiritual master back to life.””
What the purport teaches
- They all addressed Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu as the Supreme Personality of Godhead Himself.
- They acknowledged their offense and asked Him to excuse them.
- They begged for His mercy, asking Him to bring their spiritual master back to life.
Try this today
Offer a brief prayer to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, asking forgiveness for your offenses and mercy for others.
Ask yourself
How can their prayer help you ask sincerely for forgiveness and mercy?
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.