Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 2.42
Śrī Kṛṣṇa Is the Original Nārāyaṇa
“Since You protect those who are the shelters of all living beings, You are the original Nārāyaṇa.
What the purport teaches
- The three puruṣa-avatāras are the controlling Deities of living beings in the mundane worlds. Śrī Kṛṣṇa’s potent energy is far more extensive than theirs.
- Śrī Kṛṣṇa is the original father and Lord. Through His various plenary portions, He protects all creative manifestations.
- He sustains even those who shelter the collective living beings. Therefore, Śrī Kṛṣṇa is the original Nārāyaṇa.
Try this today
Write one sentence explaining why Śrī Kṛṣṇa is called the original Nārāyaṇa.
Ask yourself
What does it mean to you that Śrī Kṛṣṇa sustains even the shelters of all living beings?
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.