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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 20.198

Twelve Deities Preside Over Twelve Months

“These twelve are the predominating Deities of the twelve months. Keśava is the predominating Deity of Agrahāyana, and Nārāyaṇa is the predominating Deity of Pauṣa.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 20.198, translation

What the purport teaches

  • These twelve are the predominating Deities of the twelve months.
  • Keśava is the predominating Deity of Agrahāyana.
  • Nārāyaṇa is the predominating Deity of Pauṣa.

Try this today

Write down Agrahāyana—Keśava and Pauṣa—Nārāyaṇa, then read both pairs aloud.

Ask yourself

How can you remember which months are associated with Keśava and Nārāyaṇa?

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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