Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 5.142
Kṛṣṇa Appears Human Out of Affection
“The word ‘paṇḍita-mānī’ can be used to indicate that Kṛṣṇa is honored even by learned scholars. Nevertheless, because of affection for His devotees, Kṛṣṇa appears like an ordinary human being and may therefore be called ‘martya.’
What the purport teaches
- The word ‘paṇḍita-mānī’ can indicate that Kṛṣṇa is honored even by learned scholars.
- Because of affection for His devotees, Kṛṣṇa appears like an ordinary human being.
- He may therefore be called ‘martya.’ This human appearance expresses His affection for His devotees.
Try this today
Pause today to reflect on this sentence: Kṛṣṇa appears like an ordinary human being out of affection for His devotees.
Ask yourself
How does knowing Kṛṣṇa’s affection for His devotees shape your understanding of His human appearance?
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.