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An Example Helps Explain Eternal Pastimes

“Let me give an example by which people may understand Lord Kṛṣṇa’s eternal pastimes. An example can be found in the zodiac.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 20.386, translation

What the purport teaches

  • An example is offered to help people understand.
  • The subject to be understood is Lord Kṛṣṇa’s eternal pastimes.
  • The example is found in the zodiac.

Try this today

Note the purpose of the zodiac example: to help explain Lord Kṛṣṇa’s eternal pastimes.

Ask yourself

How might a concrete example help you approach a difficult teaching?

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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