Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 24.13
Ātmārāma Relates to All Seven Meanings
“The word ‘ātmārāma’ refers to one who enjoys these seven items [the Absolute Truth, body, mind and so on]. Later, I shall enumerate the ātmārāmas.
What the purport teaches
- The word ātmārāma refers to one who enjoys the items expressed by the seven meanings of ātmā.
- These include the Absolute Truth, body, mind, endeavor, firmness, intelligence and nature.
- The different ātmārāmas will be enumerated later. Here, the explanation introduces the word’s range of meaning.
Try this today
Write a short definition of ātmārāma using the seven meanings of ātmā as your guide.
Ask yourself
How do the seven meanings of ātmā broaden your understanding of ātmārāma?
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.