Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 16.80
The Ganges’ Origin Is a Great Wonder
“The existence of mother Ganges begins from the lotus feet of the Lord. Although this statement that water comes from a lotus flower is a contradiction, in connection with Lord Viṣṇu it is a great wonder.
What the purport teaches
- The existence of mother Ganges begins from the lotus feet of the Lord.
- The statement that water comes from a lotus flower is a contradiction.
- In connection with Lord Viṣṇu, however, it is a great wonder.
Try this today
Read the translation slowly once, then pause to reflect on mother Ganges beginning from the Lord’s lotus feet.
Ask yourself
How does the connection with Lord Viṣṇu change your response from contradiction to wonder?
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.