Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 20.312
Lord Śiva Associates With External Energy
“ ‘The truth about Lord Śiva is that he is always covered with three material coverings — vaikārika, taijasa and tāmasa. Because of these three modes of material nature, he always associates with the external energy and egotism itself.’
What the purport teaches
- Lord Śiva is described as covered with three material coverings: vaikārika, taijasa and tāmasa.
- Through these three modes of material nature, he always associates with the external energy.
- The verse also describes his association with egotism itself. The purport identifies this teaching as a quotation from Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam.
Try this today
Read the translation slowly and note the three names given for the material coverings.
Ask yourself
What does this verse teach me about Lord Śiva’s relationship with the external energy?
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.