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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 5.123

Scripture Affirms the Lord’s Undivided Identity

“ ‘There is no distinction between the body and the soul of the Supreme Personality of Godhead at any time.’

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 5.123, translation

What the purport teaches

  • There is no distinction between the body and soul of the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
  • The words “at any time” make this teaching unconditional. No time is an exception.
  • The purport identifies this statement as a quotation from the Kūrma Purāṇa. It is also included in the Laghu-bhāgavatāmṛta.

Try this today

Copy the translation once and underline “at any time.”

Ask yourself

What does “at any time” add to my understanding of the Lord’s identity?

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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