Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 13.79
Kṛṣṇa Is the Ultimate Resort of All
“ ‘Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa is He who is known as jana-nivāsa, the ultimate resort of all living entities, and who is also known as Devakī-nandana or Yaśodā-nandana, the son of Devakī and Yaśodā. He is the guide of the Yadu dynasty, and with His mighty arms He kills everything inauspicious, as well as every man who is impious. By His presence He destroys all things inauspicious for all living entities, moving and inert. His blissful smiling face always increases the lusty desires of the gopīs of Vṛndāvana. May He be all-glorious and happy!’
What the purport teaches
- This prayer from Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam calls Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa jana-nivāsa, the ultimate resort of all living entities. He is also Devakī-nandana or Yaśodā-nandana, the son of Devakī and Yaśodā.
- He guides the Yadu dynasty and with His mighty arms kills everything inauspicious and every impious man. His presence destroys inauspiciousness for all living entities, moving and inert.
- His blissful smiling face always increases the lusty desires of the gopīs of Vṛndāvana. The prayer wishes Him all glory and happiness.
Try this today
Pause today to remember Kṛṣṇa as jana-nivāsa, the ultimate resort of all living entities.
Ask yourself
What does it mean for me to regard Kṛṣṇa as my ultimate resort?
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.