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Nityānanda Calls Himself Lord Caitanya’s Servant

“Thus Lord Nityānanda has unlimited incarnations. In transcendental emotion He calls Himself a servant of Lord Caitanya.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 5.134, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Lord Nityānanda has unlimited incarnations.
  • He calls Himself a servant of Lord Caitanya.
  • He expresses this identity in transcendental emotion.

Try this today

Spend a quiet minute reflecting on Lord Nityānanda’s desire to be known as Lord Caitanya’s servant.

Ask yourself

What strikes you about Lord Nityānanda having unlimited incarnations yet calling Himself a servant?

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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