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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 11.6

His desire nourishes unlimited growth

“Watered by the desire of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, these branches and subbranches have grown unlimitedly and covered the entire world with fruits and flowers.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 11.6, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The desire of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu waters these branches and subbranches.
  • Nourished in this way, they have grown unlimitedly.
  • They have covered the entire world with fruits and flowers.

Try this today

Spend one minute reflecting on the image of branches watered by His desire and covering the world with fruits and flowers.

Ask yourself

What does this verse show me about the power of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s desire?

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.

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