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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 20.272

Kṛṣṇa Is the Original Seed

“When the Supreme Personality of Godhead glances over the material energy, she becomes agitated. At that time, the Lord injects the original semen of the living entities.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 20.272, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Supreme Personality of Godhead glances over the material energy, and she becomes agitated.
  • At that time, the Lord injects the original semen of the living entities.
  • Kṛṣṇa says, “I am the original seed of all existences.” The purport presents this as confirmation of the Lord’s role.

Try this today

Pause today to reflect on Kṛṣṇa’s words: “I am the original seed of all existences.”

Ask yourself

How does Kṛṣṇa’s statement help you understand the origin of living beings?

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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