Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 20.261
Material Energy Creates Through the Lord’s Power
“Dull matter alone cannot create anything. The material energy produces the creation by the power of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Iron itself has no power to burn, but when iron is placed in fire, it is empowered to burn.
What the purport teaches
- Dull matter alone cannot create anything.
- The material energy produces the creation by the power of the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
- Iron itself has no power to burn. When placed in fire, it becomes empowered to burn.
Try this today
Explain the iron-and-fire example in one sentence, noting how it illustrates power received from another source.
Ask yourself
How does the example of iron in fire help you understand the material energy’s dependence on the Lord?
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.