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The Illusory Energy Reveals Her Purpose

“After offering obeisances to Haridāsa Ṭhākura, the woman said, “I am the illusory energy of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. I came here to test you.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 3.250, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The woman offered obeisances to Haridāsa Ṭhākura before speaking.
  • She identified herself as the illusory energy of the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
  • She revealed that she had come to test him.

Try this today

Pause today to reflect respectfully on Haridāsa Ṭhākura's example when remembering this test.

Ask yourself

How does her offering obeisances change your understanding of this encounter?

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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