Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 9.143
Kṛṣṇa Himself Protects the World
“ ‘All these incarnations of Godhead are either plenary portions or parts of the plenary portions of the puruṣa-avatāras. But Kṛṣṇa is the Supreme Personality of Godhead Himself. In every age He protects the world through His different features when the world is disturbed by the enemies of Indra.’
What the purport teaches
- The quoted verse describes the incarnations as plenary portions or parts of the plenary portions of the puruṣa-avatāras.
- It distinguishes Kṛṣṇa as the Supreme Personality of Godhead Himself. The purport identifies this quotation as a verse from Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam.
- In every age, He protects the world through His different features when it is disturbed by the enemies of Indra.
Try this today
Write down the verse’s distinction between the incarnations and Kṛṣṇa Himself.
Ask yourself
What does this verse teach me about Kṛṣṇa’s identity and His protection of the world?
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.