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Śrī Advaita Creates and Maintains Universes

“Śrī Advaita Ācārya is the creator of millions and millions of universes, and by His expansions [as Garbhodakaśāyī Viṣṇu] He maintains each and every universe.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 6.21, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Advaita Ācārya creates millions and millions of universes.
  • He maintains the universes through His expansions as Garbhodakaśāyī Viṣṇu.
  • His maintenance extends to each and every universe.

Try this today

Pause for a moment over the words “each and every universe,” reflecting on His care in maintaining them all.

Ask yourself

What stands out to me about the scope of Śrī Advaita Ācārya’s creation and maintenance?

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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