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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 24.305

Word Combinations Reveal Another Meaning

“The words ‘urukrama,’ ‘bhakti,’ ‘ahaitukī’ and ‘kurvanti’ are added to the word ‘eva’ again and again. Thus another meaning is explained.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 24.305, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The words ‘urukrama,’ ‘bhakti,’ ‘ahaitukī’ and ‘kurvanti’ are repeatedly joined with ‘eva.’
  • These combinations explain another meaning of the verse.
  • As the following explanation makes clear, these different meanings all aim at service to Lord Kṛṣṇa.

Try this today

Read the translation slowly, noticing each word joined with ‘eva.’

Ask yourself

How might paying closer attention to individual words deepen my study?

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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