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Kṛṣṇa’s Opulences Humble Brahmā

“When the four-headed Brahmā of this universe saw all these opulences of Kṛṣṇa, he became very much bewildered and considered himself a rabbit among many elephants.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 21.69, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The four-headed Brahmā of this universe sees these opulences of Kṛṣṇa.
  • The sight leaves him very much bewildered.
  • He considers himself a rabbit among many elephants.

Try this today

Recall Brahmā’s image of a rabbit among elephants, and take a moment to reflect humbly on your own importance.

Ask yourself

What does Brahmā’s comparison reveal about how he now sees 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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