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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 20.378

Kṛṣṇa Chooses to Exhibit Youthful Pastimes

“As the son of Mahārāja Nanda, Lord Kṛṣṇa is by nature the paragon of kiśora [youth]. He chooses to exhibit His pastimes at that age.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 20.378, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Lord Kṛṣṇa is described as the son of Mahārāja Nanda.
  • By nature, He is the paragon of kiśora, or youth.
  • He chooses to exhibit His pastimes at that age.

Try this today

Read the translation today and briefly reflect on Kṛṣṇa as the perfect example of youth.

Ask yourself

What stands out to you about Kṛṣṇa’s choosing to exhibit His pastimes in youth?

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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