Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 18.101
Kṛṣṇa Appears Covered as a Devotee
“Why would Kṛṣṇa appear in the Age of Kali? Foolish people who are mistaken are simply causing agitation and making a tumult.
What the purport teaches
- According to scripture, Kṛṣṇa appears as Himself in Dvāpara-yuga. In Kali-yuga, He appears in a covered form.
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu is Kṛṣṇa in the garb of a devotee, accompanied by His associates.
- Although Balabhadra Bhaṭṭācārya was personally serving Kṛṣṇa, he mistook Him for an ordinary man. He became confused because he did not follow the rules set down by śāstra and guru.
Try this today
Write one sentence expressing this teaching: Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu is Kṛṣṇa appearing in the garb of a devotee.
Ask yourself
How can following śāstra and guru help me avoid judging only by outward 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.