Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 24.220
Different Word Meanings Open Further Interpretations
“In addition to the nineteen meanings of the verse mentioned previously, there are these four further meanings when the word ‘ātmārāma’ is taken to mean ‘those laboring under the bodily conception.’ This brings the total to twenty-three. Now hear of another three meanings, which are very suitable.
What the purport teaches
- Taking ātmārāma to mean those laboring under the bodily conception adds four meanings to the previous nineteen, bringing the total to twenty-three.
- Two further meanings arise when ca means “in due course,” or when ca means eva and api means “censure.”
- A third further meaning arises when nirgrantha means one who is very poor, without money.
Try this today
Write down the three further ways of understanding the words listed in this verse’s purport.
Ask yourself
How does noticing a word’s different meanings affect the care with which you read?
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.