Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 24.35
Hear Carefully the Meanings of Each Word
“Please hear the meaning of the word ‘ittham-bhūta-guṇa,’ which is found in the ātmārāma verse. ‘Ittham-bhūta’ has different meanings, and ‘guṇa’ has other meanings.
What the purport teaches
- The explanation now turns to ‘ittham-bhūta-guṇa,’ a phrase found in the ātmārāma verse.
- ‘Ittham-bhūta’ has different meanings that are to be heard carefully.
- ‘Guṇa’ also has its own meanings. The invitation to hear prepares the reader for their explanation.
Try this today
Write ‘ittham-bhūta’ and ‘guṇa’ on separate lines, leaving room to note their meanings as you study.
Ask yourself
How can you give more careful attention to the words being explained?
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.