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Kṛṣṇa Is the Source of All Rasas

“I shall explain His first desire. Kṛṣṇa says, “I am the primary cause of all rasas.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 4.121, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The explanation of His first desire begins here.
  • Kṛṣṇa identifies Himself as the primary cause.
  • All rasas have their source in Kṛṣṇa.

Try this today

Read Kṛṣṇa’s statement slowly today, giving special attention to the word “all.”

Ask yourself

What stands out to you in Kṛṣṇa’s statement that He is the primary cause of all rasas?

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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