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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 15.140

Kṛṣṇa’s Qualities Are Like Precious Gems

“ ‘Kṛṣṇa is the reservoir of all transcendental qualities. He is like a mine of gems. He is expert at everything, very intelligent and sober, and He is the summit of all transcendental humors.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 15.140, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Kṛṣṇa is the reservoir of all transcendental qualities, compared here to a mine of gems.
  • He is expert at everything, very intelligent and sober.
  • He is the summit of all transcendental humors.

Try this today

Write down one quality of Kṛṣṇa from this verse and pause to appreciate it.

Ask yourself

Which of Kṛṣṇa’s qualities described here most draws your attention?

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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