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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 21.12

Endless Qualities, Continuous Praise

“To say nothing of Lord Brahmā, even Lord Ananta, who has thousands of heads, cannot reach the end of the Lord’s transcendental qualities, even though He is continuously chanting their praises.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 21.12, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Lord Brahmā cannot reach the end of the Lord’s transcendental qualities.
  • Even Lord Ananta, who has thousands of heads, cannot reach their end.
  • Lord Ananta continuously chants the praises of those qualities.

Try this today

Speak a brief praise of the Lord’s unlimited transcendental qualities today.

Ask yourself

How does Lord Ananta’s continuous praise encourage me to praise qualities I cannot fully comprehend?

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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