Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 3.111
The Lord’s Forms Are Eternal
“O my Lord, You always dwell in the vision and hearing of Your pure devotees. You also live in their lotuslike hearts, which are purified by devotional service. O my Lord, who are glorified by exalted prayers, You show special favor to Your devotees by manifesting Yourself in the eternal forms in which they welcome You.”
What the purport teaches
- The Lord dwells in the vision, hearing and lotuslike hearts of His pure devotees. Their hearts are purified by devotional service.
- He shows special favor by manifesting Himself in the eternal forms in which His devotees welcome Him.
- Knowledge of Kṛṣṇa comes from the descriptions of authentic Vedic scriptures. His transcendental forms are described there, not imagined by devotees.
Try this today
Reread the supplied description of Kṛṣṇa as a cowherd boy in His abode, and reflect on it for one minute.
Ask yourself
How can scriptural descriptions guide your understanding of Kṛṣṇa’s form?
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.