Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 20.304
Govinda Empowers Brahmā
“ ‘The sun manifests his brilliance in a gem, although it is stone. Similarly, the original Personality of Godhead, Govinda, manifests His special power in a pious living entity. Thus the living entity becomes Brahmā and manages the affairs of the universe. Let me worship Govinda, the original Personality of Godhead.’
What the purport teaches
- The sun manifests its brilliance in a gem, although the gem is stone.
- Similarly, Govinda manifests His special power in a pious living entity. That living entity becomes Brahmā and manages the universe.
- The prayer offers worship to Govinda, the original Personality of Godhead, who is the source of this power.
Try this today
Offer the verse’s short prayer today: “Let me worship Govinda, the original Personality of Godhead.”
Ask yourself
What does the example of sunlight in a gem help you understand about Brahmā’s power?
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.