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Lord Caitanya Is the Independent Godhead

“Paramānanda Purī said, “My dear Lord Caitanya, You are the independent Personality of Godhead. You can do whatever You like. Who can say anything above You?”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 2.135, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Paramānanda Purī addressed Lord Caitanya as the independent Personality of Godhead.
  • He acknowledged that the Lord can do whatever He likes.
  • His question, “Who can say anything above You?” expressed acceptance of the Lord’s supreme authority.

Try this today

Reread Paramānanda Purī’s words and offer a brief prayer acknowledging Lord Caitanya’s supreme authority.

Ask yourself

Do I approach Lord Caitanya with humility, recognizing His independence?

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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