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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 20.155

Govinda’s Eternal Abode Is Goloka Vṛndāvana

“The original Supreme Personality of Godhead is Kṛṣṇa. His original name is Govinda. He is full of all opulences, and His eternal abode is known as Goloka Vṛndāvana.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 20.155, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Kṛṣṇa is the original Supreme Personality of Godhead.
  • His original name is Govinda, and He is full of all opulences.
  • His eternal abode is known as Goloka Vṛndāvana.

Try this today

Write a short reminder containing these three names: Kṛṣṇa, Govinda and Goloka Vṛndāvana.

Ask yourself

What do you learn here about Kṛṣṇa’s identity, name and abode?

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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