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Kṛṣṇa’s Incarnations Act as Devotees

“These are all incarnations of Lord Kṛṣṇa, yet we always find that they act as devotees.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 6.96, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Those described here are all incarnations of Lord Kṛṣṇa.
  • Yet they act as devotees.
  • Their position as incarnations does not keep them from taking the role of devotees.

Try this today

Write one sentence about why acting as a devotee is worthy of respect.

Ask yourself

What does their example teach you about the value of being a devotee?

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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