Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 20.224
Vāsudeva and Saṅkarṣaṇa: Distinct Weapon Arrangements
“In His lower right hand, Lord Vāsudeva holds a club, in the upper right hand a conchshell, in the upper left hand a disc and in the lower left hand a lotus flower. In His lower right hand, Saṅkarṣaṇa holds a club, in His upper right hand a conchshell, in His upper left hand a lotus flower and in His lower left hand a disc.
What the purport teaches
- Vāsudeva holds a club in His lower right hand, a conchshell in His upper right, a disc in His upper left and a lotus flower in His lower left.
- Saṅkarṣaṇa holds a club in His lower right hand, a conchshell in His upper right, a lotus flower in His upper left and a disc in His lower left.
- Their right-hand arrangements are the same. The disc and lotus flower exchange positions in Their left hands.
Try this today
Write both arrangements side by side and mark the two positions that differ.
Ask yourself
Can I recognize the difference between Vāsudeva’s and Saṅkarṣaṇa’s left-hand arrangements?
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.