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  1. 1Say the verse. Read the transliteration aloud, slowly.
  2. 2Read the word meanings. Go through each word and its meaning.
  3. 3Read the translation. Ask: what is happening here, and who is it about?
  4. 4Read the purport slowly. Read it twice. Don't rush.
  5. 5See Lord Caitanya as Kṛṣṇa. Remember who is acting in the pastime.
  6. 6Take one thing into your day. Note one point and one practice.
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Madhya-līlā · Chapter 22: The Process of Devotional Service
Madhya 22.93Madhya 22.95

Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta · Text Madhya 22.94

সর্বধর্মান্‌ পরিত্যজ্য মামেকং শরণং ব্রজ ।

অহং ত্বাং সর্বপাপেভ্যো মোক্ষয়িষ্যামি মা শুচঃ ॥ ৯৪ ॥

sarva-dharmān parityajya

mām ekaṁ śaraṇaṁ vraja

ahaṁ tvāṁ sarva-pāpebhyo

mokṣayiṣyāmi mā śucaḥ

Translation

“ ‘After giving up all kinds of religious and occupational duties, if you come to Me, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and take shelter, I shall give you protection from all of life’s sinful reactions. Do not worry.’

Read Śrīla Prabhupāda's purport on Vedabase.io
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Understand it

Three study points drawn from the translation and purport.

Kṛṣṇa Promises Protection to Those Taking Shelter

  1. 1

    Lord Kṛṣṇa asks one to give up all kinds of religious and occupational duties and take shelter of Him, the Supreme Personality of Godhead.

  2. 2

    He promises protection from all of life’s sinful reactions to one who takes His shelter.

  3. 3

    His assurance concludes with the words, “Do not worry.”

Key points from the purport
  • This is a quotation from the Bhagavad-gītā (18.66) spoken by Lord Kṛṣṇa.

Śrīla Prabhupāda's own sentences, chosen from the purport as its central points. Read the full purport on Vedabase to see them in place.

Connected verses· 2

The purport of CC Madhya 22.94 quotesBG 18.66

This is a quotation from the Bhagavad-gītā (18.66) spoken by Lord Kṛṣṇa.

The purport of CC Madhya 22.94 quotesCC Madhya 8.63

For an explanation, refer to Madhya-līlā 8.63.

Each link is a verse the purport itself quotes, or a purport elsewhere that quotes this verse, shown with the purport's own words.

How it feels

Trust and resolution. Devotional practice and association offer a steady path for awakening love.

The mood of Madhya 22 as a whole, an editorial reading, not the text itself. See the emotional atlas

Further reading

Madhya 22: The Process of Devotional Service

From Śrīla Prabhupāda's chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:

One should give up all these useless processes and take seriously to the path of Kṛṣṇa consciousness. In this way one’s life will be successful.
Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in Madhya 22
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Word for word

Learn the words of the verse.

  1. sarva-dharmānall kinds of occupational duties
  2. parityajyagiving up
  3. mām ekamunto Me only
  4. śaraṇamas shelter
  5. vrajago
  6. ahamI
  7. tvāmunto you
  8. sarva-pāpebhyaḥfrom all the reactions of sinful life
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Key ideas in this verse

The themes of love and mercy this verse speaks of.

  • Śaraṇāgati · Taking shelter

    Turning toward Kṛṣṇa through shelter, surrender, dependence on guru, and unconditional devotional fidelity. · In the Prema Atlas

    In this verse: “shelter”

Concept links are an editorial study map; only the verse is the text itself.

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Live it

Take one thing from this verse into your day.

Ask yourself

How does Kṛṣṇa’s promise of protection strengthen my confidence in taking His shelter?

Practice

Read Kṛṣṇa’s promise slowly today, then take a moment to ask Him for shelter.

Live this todayKṛṣṇa Promises Protection to Those Taking ShelterThis verse's lesson: one practice and one question for today

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