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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 20.393

The Turning Cycle of Kṛṣṇa’s Pastimes

“The cycle of His pastimes turns like a wheel of fire. Thus Kṛṣṇa exhibits His pastimes one after the other in every universe.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 20.393, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The cycle of Kṛṣṇa’s pastimes turns like a wheel of fire.
  • Kṛṣṇa exhibits His pastimes one after another.
  • This unfolding of His pastimes takes place in every universe.

Try this today

Spend a minute reflecting on the wheel of fire as an image of Kṛṣṇa’s pastimes unfolding in every universe.

Ask yourself

What does the image of a turning wheel help you understand about Kṛṣṇa’s pastimes?

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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