Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 16.76
Similar Meanings Need Not Be Redundant
“Although the words ‘śrī’ and ‘lakṣmī’ convey the same meaning and are therefore almost redundant, they are nevertheless not redundant.
What the purport teaches
- The words ‘śrī’ and ‘lakṣmī’ convey the same meaning.
- For this reason, they appear almost redundant.
- Nevertheless, they are not actually redundant.
Try this today
Write a short note beside ‘śrī’ and ‘lakṣmī’: ‘Almost redundant, but not redundant.’
Ask yourself
Can you leave room for a distinction even when two words seem to repeat the same meaning?
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.