Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 19.198
The Universal Form Changes Arjuna’s Response
“When Kṛṣṇa manifested His universal form, Arjuna became reverent and fearful, and he begged forgiveness for his past impudence toward Kṛṣṇa as a friend.
What the purport teaches
- Kṛṣṇa manifested His universal form.
- Seeing that form, Arjuna became reverent and fearful.
- Arjuna begged forgiveness for his past impudence toward Kṛṣṇa as a friend.
Try this today
Reread the translation and briefly reflect on Arjuna’s willingness to ask Kṛṣṇa for forgiveness.
Ask yourself
How did seeing Kṛṣṇa’s universal form change Arjuna’s view of his friendly behavior?
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.