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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 5.126

Calling Him Ananta Cannot Capture His Glory

“From these conclusions we can know the limit of the truth of Lord Nityānanda. But what glory is there in calling Him Ananta?”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 5.126, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The conclusions presented give an understanding of the truth of Lord Nityānanda.
  • The verse asks what glory there is in calling Him Ananta.
  • This question points to Lord Nityānanda’s greatness beyond what that designation conveys.

Try this today

Write one sentence about why calling Lord Nityānanda Ananta does not fully express His glory.

Ask yourself

What does the closing question suggest about the greatness of Lord Nityānanda?

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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