Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 4.99-100
Kṛṣṇa Appears as Caitanya to Spread Love
“To promulgate prema-bhakti [devotional service in love of Godhead], Kṛṣṇa appeared as Śrī Kṛṣṇa Caitanya with the mood and complexion of Śrī Rādhā. Thus I have explained the meaning of the fifth verse.”
What the purport teaches
- Kṛṣṇa Himself appeared as Śrī Kṛṣṇa Caitanya.
- He appeared with the mood and complexion of Śrī Rādhā.
- His purpose was to promulgate prema-bhakti, devotional service in love of Godhead.
Try this today
Write down the meaning of prema-bhakti and spend a moment reflecting on loving service to Godhead.
Ask yourself
How does knowing His purpose shape your understanding of devotional service?
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.