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Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta · Text Ādi 3.56
কেহ তাঁরে বলে যদি কৃষ্ণ–বরণ । ।
আর বিশেষণে তার করে নিবারণ ॥ ৫৬ ॥
keha tāṅre bale yadi kṛṣṇa-varaṇa
āra viśeṣaṇe tāra kare nivāraṇa
If someone tries to describe Him as being of blackish complexion, the next adjective [tviṣā akṛṣṇam] immediately restricts him.
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Someone might try to describe Him as having a blackish complexion.
The next adjective, “tviṣā akṛṣṇam,” immediately rules out that description.
The description must therefore be read together with this qualifying adjective.
Compassion and urgency. The holy name is offered for the age; divine love moves outward toward others.
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From Śrīla Prabhupāda's chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:
He can be appreciated only by pure devotees and only through the process of devotional service. The Lord tried to conceal His identity as the Supreme Personality of Godhead by representing Himself as a devotee, but His pure devotees could recognize Him by His special features.Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in Ādi 3
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In this verse: “together”
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Do I let the text’s qualifying words correct my first interpretation?
Reread the translation and identify the exact words that rule out a blackish complexion.
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