Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 7.15
The Worshipable Lord and His Worshipers
“The three predominators [Caitanya Mahāprabhu, Nityānanda Prabhu and Advaita Prabhu] are worshipable by all living entities, and the fourth principle [Śrī Gadādhara Prabhu] is to be understood as Their worshiper.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu is the supreme predominator. Nityānanda Prabhu and Advaita Prabhu are His subordinates, yet They are also manifestations of the Supreme Lord.
- All three belong to viṣṇu-tattva and are worshipable by all living entities.
- Gadādhara and Śrīvāsa represent śakti-tattva and jīva-tattva and are worshipers of the Supreme Lord. They are included in the Pañca-tattva because they eternally engage in His transcendental loving service.
Try this today
Make two short lists from this teaching: those described as worshipable and those described as worshipers.
Ask yourself
How does distinguishing the worshipable Lord from His worshipers clarify your understanding of loving service?
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.