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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 21.93-94

All Predominating Deities Bow Before the Lord

“As previously mentioned, the jewels on the helmets of all the predominating deities of all the universes and Vaikuṇṭha planets touched the throne and the lotus feet of the Lord when those deities all offered obeisances.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 21.93-94, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The predominating deities of all the universes and Vaikuṇṭha planets offered obeisances to the Lord.
  • These deities wore helmets adorned with jewels.
  • As they offered obeisances, their helmet jewels touched the Lord’s throne and lotus feet.

Try this today

Offer one respectful bow to the Lord while remembering the deities’ obeisances.

Ask yourself

What does the sight of all these deities offering obeisances help you appreciate about the Lord?

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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