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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 9.7

Fill the Universe With Love of Godhead

“Lord Caitanya thought, “My name is Viśvambhara, ‘one who maintains the entire universe.’ Its meaning will be actualized if I can fill the whole universe with love of Godhead.””

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 9.7, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Lord Caitanya reflects on His name Viśvambhara.
  • Viśvambhara means “one who maintains the entire universe.”
  • He thinks that the meaning of His name will be actualized by filling the whole universe with love of Godhead.

Try this today

Read Lord Caitanya’s words slowly once, reflecting on the meaning of Viśvambhara.

Ask yourself

What stands out to you about Lord Caitanya’s desire to fill the entire universe with love of Godhead?

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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