Verse Text
lokottara-camatkāra-kārakaḥ sarva-śaktidaḥ |
yaḥ prathīyān bhaved bhāvaḥ sa tu kṛṣṇa-prasādajaḥ ||58||
Translation
That bhāva which is more amazing than anything in this world, which gives all powers, and which is very deep, is caused by the mercy of Kṛṣṇa.
Purport (Jiva Goswami)
Previously, in verse 1.3.6, three causes of bhāva were mentioned: sādhana, mercy of the Lord and mercy of the devotee. Now, bhāva, arising due to sādhana in previous life, has just been mentioned. Which of these is the best? Hinting at examples such as Pūtana, the author says that bhāva caused by the mercy of Kṛṣṇa is the best.
Purport (Nectar of Devotion)
If one can gradually advance his status in devotional service, this is understood to be due to the causeless mercy of Kṛṣṇa Himself.