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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 20.278

Mahā-Viṣṇu Creates the Total Material Energy

“The first form of Lord Viṣṇu is called Mahā-Viṣṇu. He is the original creator of the total material energy. The innumerable universes emanate from the pores of His body.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 20.278, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The first form of Lord Viṣṇu is called Mahā-Viṣṇu.
  • He is the original creator of the total material energy.
  • Innumerable universes emanate from the pores of His body.

Try this today

Read the translation slowly and recall its three descriptions of Mahā-Viṣṇu.

Ask yourself

How does this description help you understand Mahā-Viṣṇu as the original creator?

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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