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Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta · Text Antya 7.133
শ্রীধরস্বামী-প্রসাদে ‘ভাগবত’ জানি ।
জগদ্গুরু শ্রীধরস্বামী ‘গুরু’ করি’ মানি ॥ ১৩৩ ॥
śrīdhara-svāmi-prasāde ‘bhāgavata’ jāni
jagad-guru śrīdhara-svāmī ‘guru’ kari’ māni
“Śrīdhara Svāmī is the spiritual master of the entire world because by his mercy we can understand Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. I therefore accept him as a spiritual master.
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Śrīdhara Svāmī is honored as the spiritual master of the entire world.
By his mercy, we can understand Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam.
Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu therefore accepts Śrīdhara Svāmī as a spiritual master, showing respect for his guidance.
Pride softened by grace. Humor and correction lead toward humility and a relationship of devotion.
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From Śrīla Prabhupāda's chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:
Therefore He acted as if displeased with Gadādhara Paṇḍita. Later, when Vallabha Bhaṭṭa became intimately connected with the Lord, the Lord advised him to take instructions from Gadādhara Paṇḍita.Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in Antya 7
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The themes of love and mercy this verse speaks of.
Kṛpā & transformation · Mercy changes a life
Transformative encounters with grace, from scholars and travelers to renunciants and householders. · In the Prema Atlas
In this verse: “mercy”
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How can gratitude for spiritual guidance shape the way I study?
Before studying today, pause to appreciate the teachers whose guidance helps you understand.
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