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Knowing Kṛṣṇa as Master

“He considers Himself a servant and knows Kṛṣṇa to be His master. Thus He regards Himself as a fragment of His plenary portion.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 5.137, translation

What the purport teaches

  • He considers Himself a servant.
  • He knows Kṛṣṇa to be His master.
  • Thus He regards Himself as a fragment of His plenary portion.

Try this today

Take one quiet minute today to reflect on the words “servant” and “master” in the translation.

Ask yourself

What does it mean to you to consider yourself a servant and Kṛṣṇa your master?

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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