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An Ocean of Separation From Kṛṣṇa

“While thus living at Jagannātha Purī, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu floated all day and night in an ocean of separation from Kṛṣṇa.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 18.3, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was living at Jagannātha Purī.
  • His separation from Kṛṣṇa is described as an ocean in which He floated.
  • This experience continued all day and night.

Try this today

Spend one quiet minute reflecting on the phrase “an ocean of separation from Kṛṣṇa.”

Ask yourself

What does the image of an ocean convey to you about His separation from Kṛṣṇa?

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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