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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 13.65

The Lord’s Internal Potency Arranges His Pastimes

“Indeed, the Personality of Godhead forgot Himself in the course of His transcendental pastimes, but His internal potency [līlā-śakti], knowing the intentions of the Lord, made all arrangements.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 13.65, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Personality of Godhead forgot Himself in the course of His transcendental pastimes.
  • His internal potency, līlā-śakti, knew the Lord’s intentions.
  • Knowing His intentions, līlā-śakti made all arrangements.

Try this today

Read the translation slowly, pausing to reflect on how līlā-śakti made all arrangements.

Ask yourself

What stands out to you about līlā-śakti knowing and serving the Lord’s intentions?

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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