Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 6.25
“Limb” Expresses Greater Intimacy
“Why has Śrī Advaita been called a limb and not a part? The reason is that “limb” implies greater intimacy.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Advaita is called a limb rather than a part.
- The choice of the word “limb” has a particular meaning.
- “Limb” implies greater intimacy than “part.”
Try this today
Read the translation once more, giving special attention to the words “greater intimacy.”
Ask yourself
How does the word “limb” deepen my understanding of Śrī Advaita’s intimacy with the Lord?
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.