This (CC Madhya 20.266) is a quotation from Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 1.3.1). For an explanation, refer to Adi-lila, Chapter Five, verse 84

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Sri Caitanya-caritamrta

CC Madhya-lila

This is a quotation from Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (SB 1.3.1). For an explanation, refer to Adi-līlā, Chapter Five, verse 84.

CC Madhya 20.266, Translation and Purport

“‘In the beginning of the creation, the Lord expanded Himself in the form of the puruṣa incarnation, accompanied by all the ingredients of material creation. First He created the sixteen principal energies suitable for creation. This was for the purpose of manifesting the material universes.’

This is a quotation from Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (SB 1.3.1). For an explanation, refer to Adi-līlā, Chapter Five, verse 84.