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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 4.112

Kṛṣṇa’s Adolescence Is Especially Significant

“Formerly in Vraja Lord Kṛṣṇa displayed three ages, namely childhood, boyhood and adolescence. His adolescence is especially significant.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 4.112, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Lord Kṛṣṇa displayed three ages in Vraja.
  • These ages were childhood, boyhood and adolescence.
  • Among these three, His adolescence is especially significant.

Try this today

Read the translation slowly and name the three ages Kṛṣṇa displayed.

Ask yourself

What does this verse invite you to notice about Kṛṣṇa’s adolescence?

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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