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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 20.399

Kṛṣṇa Manifests Three Degrees of Perfection

“ ‘This is stated in the dramatic literatures as “perfect,” “more perfect” and “most perfect.” Thus Lord Kṛṣṇa manifests Himself in three ways — perfect, more perfect and most perfect.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 20.399, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The dramatic literatures describe three degrees: perfect, more perfect and most perfect.
  • Lord Kṛṣṇa manifests Himself in these three ways.
  • Each of these descriptions expresses perfection in His manifestation.

Try this today

Write down the three terms: perfect, more perfect and most perfect.

Ask yourself

How does this teaching help me think about the different ways Kṛṣṇa manifests Himself?

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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