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The Spiritual Sky Contains Varied Pastimes

“Thus in the spiritual sky there are varieties of pastimes within the spiritual energy. Outside the Vaikuṇṭha planets appears the impersonal reflection of light.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 5.37, translation

What the purport teaches

  • There are varieties of pastimes in the spiritual sky.
  • These pastimes take place within the spiritual energy.
  • Outside the Vaikuṇṭha planets appears the impersonal reflection of light.

Try this today

Reread the translation and note its distinction between spiritual pastimes and impersonal light.

Ask yourself

How does this description broaden your understanding of the spiritual sky?

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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