Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 3.33
Nourishing the Worlds Through Love of God
“The verbal root “ḍubhṛñ” [which is the root of the word “viśvambhara”] indicates nourishing and maintaining. He [Lord Caitanya] nourishes and maintains the three worlds by distributing love of God.”
What the purport teaches
- The verbal root “ḍubhṛñ,” from which “viśvambhara” comes, indicates nourishing and maintaining.
- Lord Caitanya nourishes and maintains the three worlds.
- He gives this nourishment by distributing love of God.
Try this today
Read the translation slowly today, pausing to reflect on the words “distributing love of God.”
Ask yourself
How does this verse invite you to think about love of God as nourishment?
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.