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Viśvambhara Saves Through the Nectar of Devotion

“In His early pastimes He is known as Viśvambhara because He floods the world with the nectar of devotion and thus saves the living beings.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 3.32, translation

What the purport teaches

  • In His early pastimes, the Lord is known as Viśvambhara.
  • He floods the world with the nectar of devotion.
  • By flooding the world with devotion, He saves the living beings.

Try this today

Take a moment today to thank Viśvambhara for bringing the nectar of devotion to the world.

Ask yourself

What does the image of a world flooded with devotion help me appreciate about Viśvambhara?

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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