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Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta · Text Ādi 9.7
প্রভু কহে, আমি ‘বিশ্বম্ভর’ নাম ধরি ।
নাম সার্থক হয়, যদি প্রেমে বিশ্ব ভরি ॥৭॥
prabhu kahe, āmi ‘viśvambhara’ nāma dhari
nāma sārthaka haya, yadi preme viśva bhari
Lord Caitanya thought, “My name is Viśvambhara, ‘one who maintains the entire universe.’ Its meaning will be actualized if I can fill the whole universe with love of Godhead.”
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Lord Caitanya reflects on His name Viśvambhara.
Viśvambhara means “one who maintains the entire universe.”
He thinks that the meaning of His name will be actualized by filling the whole universe with love of Godhead.
Overflowing generosity. The gardener distributes the fruits of love without restriction.
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From Śrīla Prabhupāda's chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:
He considers Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu, who is known as Viśvambhara, to be the gardener of this tree because He is the main personality who has taken charge of it. As the supreme enjoyer, He enjoyed the fruits Himself and distributed them as well.Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in Ādi 9
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The themes of love and mercy this verse speaks of.
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In this verse: “love of godhead”
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What stands out to you about Lord Caitanya’s desire to fill the entire universe with love of Godhead?
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