Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 7.115
Lord Viṣṇu Controls the Material Energy
“One who considers the transcendental body of Lord Viṣṇu to be made of material nature is the greatest offender at the lotus feet of the Lord. There is no greater blasphemy against the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
What the purport teaches
- To consider Lord Viṣṇu’s transcendental body a product of material nature is a grave offense at His lotus feet.
- The material energy that creates the cosmic manifestation is Lord Viṣṇu’s energy. Its existence does not mean that He has no separate personal existence.
- Māyā is controlled by the Supreme Personality of Godhead; He is not covered by it. Since material energy emanates from Him, He cannot be its product.
Try this today
Write one sentence in your own words explaining why Lord Viṣṇu cannot be a product of material energy.
Ask yourself
Why is it important to distinguish the Lord from the material energy He controls?
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.