Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 24.12
A Dictionary Supports Ātmā’s Seven Meanings
“ ‘The following are synonyms of the word “ātmā”: the body, mind, Absolute Truth, natural characteristics, firmness, intelligence and endeavor.’
What the purport teaches
- This quotation comes from the Viśva-prakāśa dictionary.
- It lists the body, mind and Absolute Truth as synonyms of ātmā.
- It also lists natural characteristics, firmness, intelligence and endeavor.
Try this today
Read the dictionary’s list aloud once, giving attention to each of the seven meanings.
Ask yourself
How does seeing the dictionary quotation help you follow the explanation of ātmā?
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.