Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 21.86
Kṛṣṇa Maintains Innumerable Universes
“ ‘According to the size of the universe, there are so many heads on the body of Brahmā. In this way I maintain innumerable universes [brahmāṇḍas].
What the purport teaches
- The number of heads on Brahmā’s body corresponds to the size of his universe.
- Kṛṣṇa says that He maintains these universes.
- The universes, called brahmāṇḍas, are innumerable.
Try this today
Take one quiet minute to reflect on Kṛṣṇa’s words, “I maintain innumerable universes.”
Ask yourself
What does Kṛṣṇa’s statement that He maintains innumerable universes invite you to reflect on?
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.