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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 24.105

Understanding Words to Taste Kṛṣṇa’s Qualities

“In this way I shall progressively explain all the words in the ātmārāma verse. It should be understood that all these words are meant to enable one to taste the transcendental qualities of Kṛṣṇa.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 24.105, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The words of the ātmārāma verse will be explained progressively.
  • All these words are meant to help one taste the transcendental qualities of Kṛṣṇa.
  • The purpose of the explanation is not merely to understand words, but to appreciate Kṛṣṇa’s qualities.

Try this today

Read the translation slowly, pausing at the phrase “taste the transcendental qualities of Kṛṣṇa.”

Ask yourself

How can my study help me appreciate Kṛṣṇa’s qualities rather than only understand words?

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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