Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 20.316
Govinda’s Expansions Possess Equal Power
“ ‘When the flame of one candle is expanded to another candle and placed in a different position, it burns separately, and its illumination is as powerful as the original candle’s. Similarly, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Govinda, expands Himself in different forms as Viṣṇu, who is equally luminous, powerful and opulent. Let me worship that Supreme Personality of Godhead, Govinda.’
What the purport teaches
- A candle lit from another candle burns separately, yet its illumination is as powerful as the original candle’s.
- Similarly, Govinda expands Himself in different forms as Viṣṇu. These forms are equally luminous, powerful and opulent.
- The verse concludes with an offering of worship to Govinda, the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
Try this today
Reflect briefly on the candle comparison, then offer a simple prayer of worship to Govinda.
Ask yourself
How does the candle comparison help me understand the power of Govinda’s expansions?
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.