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Pure Devotees Know Kṛṣṇa As He Is

“Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa tries to hide Himself in various ways, but nevertheless His pure devotees know Him as He is.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 3.88, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa tries to hide Himself.
  • He does this in various ways.
  • Nevertheless, His pure devotees know Him as He is.

Try this today

Offer a brief prayer today expressing your desire to know Kṛṣṇa as He is.

Ask yourself

What does this verse teach me about the recognition of Kṛṣṇa by His pure devotees?

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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