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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 20.161

Kṛṣṇa Is the Source of Paramātmā

“The Paramātmā, the Supersoul feature, is a plenary portion of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is the original soul of all living entities. Kṛṣṇa is the source of the Paramātmā.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 20.161, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Paramātmā is the Supersoul feature.
  • The Supersoul is a plenary portion of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the original soul of all living entities.
  • Kṛṣṇa is the source of the Paramātmā.

Try this today

Write one sentence summarizing the relationship: “Kṛṣṇa is the source of Paramātmā, the Supersoul.”

Ask yourself

How does this verse clarify the relationship between Kṛṣṇa and Paramātmā?

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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