Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 20.196
Saṅkarṣaṇa’s Expansions and the Distinction Between Govindas
“The expansions of Saṅkarṣaṇa are Govinda, Viṣṇu and Madhusūdana. This Govinda is different from the original Govinda, for He is not the son of Mahārāja Nanda.
What the purport teaches
- The expansions of Saṅkarṣaṇa are Govinda, Viṣṇu and Madhusūdana.
- This Govinda is different from the original Govinda.
- This Govinda is not the son of Mahārāja Nanda.
Try this today
List Saṅkarṣaṇa’s three expansions and add a note that this Govinda is not the son of Mahārāja Nanda.
Ask yourself
Why is it helpful to notice the distinction the translation makes between the two Govindas?
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.