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Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta · Text Ādi 5.11
সর্বরূপে আস্বাদয়ে কৃষ্ণ–সেবানন্দ ।
সেই বলরাম—গৌরসঙ্গে নিত্যানন্দ ॥ ১১ ॥
sarva-rūpe āsvādaye kṛṣṇa-sevānanda
sei balarāma — gaura-saṅge nityānanda
In all the forms He tastes the transcendental bliss of serving Kṛṣṇa. That same Balarāma is Lord Nityānanda, the companion of Lord Gaurasundara.
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Three study points drawn from the translation and purport.
In all His forms, Balarāma serves Kṛṣṇa.
In that service, He tastes transcendental bliss.
That same Balarāma is Lord Nityānanda, the companion of Lord Gaurasundara.
Shelter and wonder. The glory of Nityānanda reveals the intimate support behind the descent.
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From Śrīla Prabhupāda's chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:
They are known as the original quadruple forms. In Kṛṣṇaloka is a transcendental place known as Śvetadvīpa or Vṛndāvana.Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in Ādi 5
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The themes of love and mercy this verse speaks of.
Sevā · Love translated into service
Devotional service expressed through cleansing, caring, teaching, honoring others, and living as Kṛṣṇa’s servant. · In the Prema Atlas
In this verse: “serving”, “service”, “serves”
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Take one thing from this verse into your day.
How does this verse invite you to think about the joy of serving Kṛṣṇa?
Spend one quiet minute reflecting on the phrase “the transcendental bliss of serving Kṛṣṇa.”
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