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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 21.78

Dvārakā’s Opulence Revealed to the Brahmās

“This is the proof of Dvārakā’s opulence: all the Brahmās thought, ‘Kṛṣṇa is now staying in my jurisdiction.’

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 21.78, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The verse presents proof of Dvārakā’s opulence.
  • All the Brahmās thought that Kṛṣṇa was staying in their own jurisdiction.
  • Each held this same understanding of Kṛṣṇa’s presence.

Try this today

Reread the Brahmās’ thought and spend a moment appreciating Dvārakā’s opulence.

Ask yourself

What amazes you about each Brahmā thinking Kṛṣṇa was in his own jurisdiction?

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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