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Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta · Text Madhya 21.81
দেখি’ চতুর্মুখ ব্রহ্মার হৈল চমৎকার ।
কৃষ্ণের চরণে আসি’ কৈলা নমস্কার ॥ ৮১ ॥
dekhi’ caturmukha brahmāra haila camatkāra
kṛṣṇera caraṇe āsi’ kailā namaskāra
“After observing all these opulences, the four-headed Brahmā of this universe was astonished. He again came before the lotus feet of Kṛṣṇa and offered Him obeisances.
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The four-headed Brahmā of this universe was astonished after observing all these opulences.
He again came before the lotus feet of Kṛṣṇa.
Brahmā offered Kṛṣṇa obeisances, expressing reverence before Him.
Awe becoming attraction. The Lord’s vast opulence is placed beside the intimate sweetness of Kṛṣṇa.
The mood of Madhya 21 as a whole, an editorial reading, not the text itself. See the emotional atlas
From Śrīla Prabhupāda's chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:
There is also a description of one of Kṛṣṇa’s pastimes with Brahmā. In this chapter the author of the Caitanya-caritāmṛta has presented some nice poems about the pastimes of Kṛṣṇa and Kṛṣṇa’s superexcellent beauty.Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in Madhya 21
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The themes of love and mercy this verse speaks of.
Śaraṇāgati · Taking shelter
Turning toward Kṛṣṇa through shelter, surrender, dependence on guru, and unconditional devotional fidelity. · In the Prema Atlas
In this verse: “lotus feet”
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: “offered”
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Take one thing from this verse into your day.
How does Brahmā’s response help you approach Kṛṣṇa’s greatness with reverence?
Pause today to remember Kṛṣṇa’s opulences and offer Him a respectful bow.
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