Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 1.72
Kṛṣṇa’s Presence in the Rāsa Dance
“When Lord Kṛṣṇa, surrounded by groups of cowherd girls, began the festivities of the rāsa dance, the Lord of all mystic powers placed Himself between each two girls.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Kṛṣṇa was surrounded by groups of cowherd girls when He began the festivities of the rāsa dance.
- He is described as the Lord of all mystic powers.
- During the dance, He placed Himself between each two girls.
Try this today
Reread the translation slowly, noticing both Kṛṣṇa’s title and what He does.
Ask yourself
How does Kṛṣṇa’s position in the dance express His mastery of mystic powers?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport; the practice and question are plain words for trying the verse today.