Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 13.116
The Lord’s Beauty Awakens Maternal Affection
“Seeing the transcendental bodily effulgence of the child, each of His nicely constructed limbs full of auspicious signs and resembling a form of gold, Sītā Ṭhākurāṇī was very pleased, and because of her maternal affection, she felt as if her heart were melting.”
What the purport teaches
- The child’s body shone with transcendental effulgence and resembled a form of gold.
- Each of His nicely constructed limbs was full of auspicious signs.
- Seeing Him, Sītā Ṭhākurāṇī was very pleased. Her maternal affection made her feel as though her heart were melting.
Try this today
Spend a quiet moment recalling the child’s golden appearance and Sītā Ṭhākurāṇī’s maternal affection.
Ask yourself
What touches you about Sītā Ṭhākurāṇī’s affectionate response to the child?
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.