Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 3.71
Divine Portions Are Never Material
“The word “aṅga” indeed refers to plenary portions. Such manifestations should never be considered products of material nature, for they are all transcendental, full of knowledge and full of bliss.”
What the purport teaches
- The word “aṅga” refers to plenary portions. These manifestations are transcendental, full of knowledge and full of bliss.
- They should never be considered products of material nature.
- Removing a fragment from a material object reduces the original object. But the Supreme Personality of Godhead is not at all affected by the actions of māyā.
Try this today
Write one sentence distinguishing a material fragment from the Lord’s transcendental plenary portions.
Ask yourself
How does this teaching challenge a material understanding of the Lord’s portions?
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.