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Brahman’s Vast Opulences Come From Govinda

“[Lord Brahmā said:] “The opulences of the impersonal Brahman spread throughout the millions and millions of universes. That Brahman is but the bodily effulgence of Govinda.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 2.15, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Lord Brahmā describes the opulences of impersonal Brahman.
  • These opulences spread throughout millions and millions of universes.
  • That vast Brahman is but the bodily effulgence of Govinda.

Try this today

Pause for a moment today to reflect that the Brahman spread throughout millions of universes is Govinda’s bodily effulgence.

Ask yourself

What does Brahman’s vast reach suggest to you about Govinda, its source?

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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