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Nārāyaṇa Is Kṛṣṇa’s Vilāsa Feature

“Therefore according to the authority of Brahmā, the Nārāyaṇa who is the predominating Deity in the transcendental world is but the vilāsa feature of Kṛṣṇa. This has now been conclusively proved.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 2.58, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Nārāyaṇa is the predominating Deity in the transcendental world.
  • According to the authority of Brahmā, He is the vilāsa feature of Kṛṣṇa.
  • The translation presents this relationship as conclusively proved.

Try this today

Write one sentence stating the conclusion supported by Brahmā’s authority.

Ask yourself

What relationship between Nārāyaṇa and Kṛṣṇa is established here?

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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