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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 24.19

Urukrama Means One Whose Step Is Great

“The word ‘urukrama’ refers to one whose krama [step] is great. The word ‘krama’ means ‘throwing the foot forward,’ that is, ‘stepping.’

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 24.19, translation

What the purport teaches

  • “Urukrama” refers to one whose step is great.
  • “Krama” means throwing the foot forward, or stepping.
  • The neighbouring explanation applies this name to Lord Vāmanadeva, whose steps covered the entire universe.

Try this today

Read “urukrama” aloud and write its meaning in your own words.

Ask yourself

How does the meaning of “step” help me understand the name “Urukrama”?

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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