# Cc. Madhya 23.28
## Text
> 'kṛṣṇa kṛpā karibena'—dṛḍha kari' jāne
## Synonyms
*kṛṣṇa*—Lord Kṛṣṇa; *kṛpā* *karibena*—will show His mercy; *dṛḍha* *kari'*—making firm; *jāne*—he believes.
## Translation
**"A fully surrendered devotee always hopes that Lord Kṛṣṇa will be kind to him. This hope is very firm in him.**