Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 20.110
The Lord’s Energies Spread Throughout the Universe
“ ‘Just as the illumination of a fire, which is situated in one place, is spread all over, the energies of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Parabrahman, are spread all over this universe.’
What the purport teaches
- The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Parabrahman, has energies that spread throughout this universe.
- A fire may be situated in one place while its illumination spreads all around. This illustrates how the Lord’s energies extend far and wide.
- The purport identifies this teaching as a quotation from the Viṣṇu Purāṇa.
Try this today
Look at a light source today and notice how its light spreads; use this to recall the verse’s example of fire and the Lord’s energies.
Ask yourself
How does the example of fire and its illumination help you understand the Lord’s widespread energies?
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.