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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 4.221

His Principal Reason for Appearing

“In the mood of Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī, He also fulfilled His own desires. This is the principal reason for His appearance.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 4.221, translation

What the purport teaches

  • He appeared in the mood of Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī.
  • In that mood, He fulfilled His own desires.
  • Fulfilling these desires was the principal reason for His appearance.

Try this today

Read the translation slowly and reflect for one minute on His appearing in Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī’s mood.

Ask yourself

What does this verse emphasize as the principal reason for His appearance?

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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