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Kṛṣṇa Appears as Gaurahari

“When the whole world was thus chanting the holy name of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Kṛṣṇa in the form of Gaurahari advented Himself on the earth.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 13.94, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The whole world was chanting the holy name of the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
  • Kṛṣṇa Himself appeared on earth in the form of Gaurahari.
  • His appearance took place while the holy name was being chanted throughout the world.

Try this today

Chant Kṛṣṇa's holy name today while remembering that He appeared as Gaurahari.

Ask yourself

How does knowing that Gaurahari is Kṛṣṇa Himself shape your reading of His appearance?

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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