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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 20.218

The Lord’s Manifestations and Ongoing Pastimes

“Within the universe the Lord is situated in different spiritual manifestations. These are situated on seven islands in nine sections. Thus Their pastimes are going on.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 20.218, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Within the universe, the Lord is situated in different spiritual manifestations.
  • These manifestations are situated on seven islands in nine sections. The purport notes that the seven islands are mentioned in the Siddhāntaśiromaṇi.
  • The Lord’s pastimes are going on in these manifestations.

Try this today

Read the translation slowly, noting that the manifestations are spiritual and Their pastimes are ongoing.

Ask yourself

How does this verse broaden my understanding of where the Lord’s pastimes take place?

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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