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Advaita Is the Original Cause of Creation

“In the form of Advaita He infuses the material ingredients with creative energy. Therefore, Advaita is the original cause of creation.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 6.20, translation

What the purport teaches

  • In the form of Advaita, the Lord infuses the material ingredients with creative energy.
  • The creative energy in those ingredients comes from Him.
  • Therefore, Advaita is the original cause of creation.

Try this today

Write one sentence explaining the connection between Advaita’s creative energy and creation.

Ask yourself

Why does the verse identify Advaita as the original cause of creation?

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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