Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 1.44
The Spiritual Master Serves and Manifests Kṛṣṇa
“Although I know that my spiritual master is a servitor of Śrī Caitanya, I know Him also as a plenary manifestation of the Lord.”
What the purport teaches
- Every living entity is essentially a servant of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. The spiritual master is also His servant.
- The spiritual master is a servitor of Śrī Caitanya and a direct manifestation of the Lord.
- The spiritual master is nondifferent from Kṛṣṇa because he is a manifestation of Kṛṣṇa. With this conviction, a disciple can advance in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.
Try this today
Write one sentence recalling both truths: the spiritual master serves the Lord and directly manifests Him.
Ask yourself
How can I understand the spiritual master as both the Lord’s servant and His manifestation?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport; the practice and question are plain words for trying the verse today.