Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 5.81
The Mahā-puruṣa Appears as an Incarnation
“That fragment of the Supreme Lord, known as the Mahā-puruṣa, appears for the purpose of creation, maintenance and annihilation and is called an incarnation.”
What the purport teaches
- The Mahā-puruṣa is a fragment of the Supreme Lord.
- He appears for the purpose of creation, maintenance and annihilation.
- This appearance of the Mahā-puruṣa is called an incarnation.
Try this today
Summarize the verse in one sentence, including who the Mahā-puruṣa is and why He appears.
Ask yourself
What does the stated purpose of the Mahā-puruṣa’s appearance help you understand about this incarnation?
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.