Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 20.167
One Original Form Expands into Many
“In His original form, Kṛṣṇa manifests Himself in two features — prābhava and vaibhava. He expands His one original form into many, as He did during the rāsa-līlā dance.
What the purport teaches
- In His original form, Kṛṣṇa manifests Himself in two features.
- These two features are called prābhava and vaibhava.
- Kṛṣṇa expands His one original form into many, as He did during the rāsa-līlā dance.
Try this today
Write down the names prābhava and vaibhava, and note the rāsa-līlā dance as the example given of Kṛṣṇa’s expansion.
Ask yourself
What stands out to you about Kṛṣṇa expanding His one original form into many?
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.