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Kṛṣṇa’s Youth Makes the Universe Successful

“In His youth Lord Kṛṣṇa made all three of His ages, and the entire universe, successful by His pastimes of amorous love like the rāsa dance.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 4.115, translation

What the purport teaches

  • In His youth, Lord Kṛṣṇa performed pastimes of amorous love, such as the rāsa dance.
  • Through these pastimes, He made all three of His ages successful.
  • Their significance extended to the entire universe, which He also made successful.

Try this today

Pause over the words “the entire universe” and recall what made it successful.

Ask yourself

How does this verse broaden your sense of the significance of Kṛṣṇa’s pastimes?

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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