Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 24.20
Vāmanadeva’s Great Steps Made Three Worlds Tremble
“ ‘Krama’ also means ‘power,’ ‘trembling,’ ‘a systematic method,’ ‘argument’ and ‘a forcible attack by stepping forward.’ Thus Vāmana caused the three worlds to tremble.
What the purport teaches
- “Krama” can mean power, trembling, a systematic method, argument or a forcible attack by stepping forward.
- “Uru” means “very great,” and “krama” means “step.” When Lord Vāmanadeva was offered three steps of land, He expanded His steps to cover the entire universe.
- His steps caused the three worlds to tremble. Therefore Śrī Vāmanadeva, the incarnation of Lord Viṣṇu, is called Urukrama.
Try this today
Pause for a moment to remember Lord Vāmanadeva’s steps covering the universe.
Ask yourself
What does Vāmanadeva’s name Urukrama help me appreciate about His greatness?
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.