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Understand the Meaning of Līlā-avatāra
“In this Age of Kali there is no līlā-avatāra of the Supreme Personality of Godhead; therefore He is known as Triyuga. That is one of His holy names.”
What the purport teaches
- The translation states that there is no līlā-avatāra in the Age of Kali and connects this with the holy name Triyuga.
- A līlā-avatāra performs a variety of activities without special endeavor. These pastimes follow one another and are full of transcendental pleasure.
- The Supreme Person fully controls these pastimes and is independent of all others. Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu taught that the līlā-avatāras cannot be counted.
Try this today
Write a short definition of līlā-avatāra using the qualities given in the purport.
Ask yourself
What stands out to me about the Lord’s effortless and independent pastimes?
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.