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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 20.154

Govinda Is the Cause of All Causes

“ ‘Kṛṣṇa, who is known as Govinda, is the supreme controller. He has an eternal, blissful, spiritual body. He is the origin of all. He has no other origin, for He is the prime cause of all causes.’

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 20.154, translation

What the purport teaches

  • This statement comes from the Brahma-saṁhitā and identifies Kṛṣṇa, known as Govinda, as the supreme controller.
  • Govinda has an eternal, blissful, spiritual body.
  • He is the origin of all and has no other origin. He is the prime cause of all causes.

Try this today

Slowly read the description of Govinda’s body—eternal, blissful and spiritual—and reflect on each quality.

Ask yourself

What does Kṛṣṇa’s having no other origin help you understand about His position?

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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