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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 3.55

Nothing but Kṛṣṇa Issues From His Mouth

“These are two meanings of the word “kṛṣṇa-varṇa.” Indeed, nothing else but Kṛṣṇa issues from His mouth.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 3.55, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The word “kṛṣṇa-varṇa” has two meanings indicated here.
  • Both meanings are affirmed by the statement that nothing else but Kṛṣṇa issues from His mouth.
  • His speech is wholly centered on Kṛṣṇa.

Try this today

Take a brief moment today to put aside other talk and say Kṛṣṇa’s name.

Ask yourself

What does speech wholly centered on Kṛṣṇa inspire me to consider about my own words?

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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