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Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta · Text Madhya 15.50
বাতুল বালকের মাতা নাহি লয় দোষ ।
এই জানি’ মাতা মোরে না করয় রোষ ॥ ৫০ ॥
vātula bālakera mātā nāhi laya doṣa
ei jāni’ mātā more nā karaya roṣa
“A mother is not offended by her mad son, and knowing this, My mother is not offended by Me.
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He says that a mother is not offended by her mad son.
He understands His mother’s response in the light of this forgiving love.
He says that His mother is not offended by Him.
Festive affection and reconciliation. Festivals, reciprocal hospitality, and the deliverance of Amogha show affectionate grace.
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From Śrīla Prabhupāda's chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:
Then Advaita Ācārya Prabhu invited Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu for prasādam. When Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu and His devotees performed the Nandotsava ceremony, the Lord dressed Himself as a cowherd boy.Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in Madhya 15
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In this verse: “love”
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Take one thing from this verse into your day.
When has someone responded to your mistakes with patient love?
Recall one instance of patient love you have received, and express your thanks if possible.
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