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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 4.41

Gopāla Reveals His Identity

“My name is Gopāla. I am the lifter of Govardhana Hill. I was installed by Vajra, and here I am the authority.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 4.41, translation

What the purport teaches

  • He revealed that His name is Gopāla.
  • He identified Himself as the lifter of Govardhana Hill.
  • He said that Vajra had installed Him and that He was the authority there.

Try this today

Read Gopāla’s declaration aloud once, giving careful attention to His name and His identity as the lifter of Govardhana Hill.

Ask yourself

How does Gopāla’s declaration of His identity deepen your attention to His words?

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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