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The Supersoul of All Universes

“These three Viṣṇus lying in the water are the Supersoul of everything. The Supersoul of all the universes is known as the first puruṣa.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 2.50, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The three Viṣṇus are described as lying in the water.
  • These three Viṣṇus are the Supersoul of everything.
  • The Supersoul of all the universes is known as the first puruṣa.

Try this today

Read the translation slowly, then repeat the description of the first puruṣa in your own words.

Ask yourself

What does the phrase “all the universes” help you appreciate about the Supersoul?

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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