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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 4.124

Rādhikā’s Love Is Kṛṣṇa’s Teacher

“The love of Rādhikā is My teacher, and I am Her dancing pupil. Her prema makes Me dance various novel dances.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 4.124, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Kṛṣṇa calls the love of Rādhikā His teacher.
  • He describes Himself as Her dancing pupil.
  • Her prema makes Him dance various novel dances.

Try this today

Write down the phrase “Her dancing pupil” and spend a moment reflecting on Kṛṣṇa’s description of Himself.

Ask yourself

What strikes you about Kṛṣṇa describing Himself as a pupil of Rādhikā’s love?

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.

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