Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 4.146
Kṛṣṇa Marvels at His Own Sweetness
“Who manifests an abundance of sweetness greater than Mine, which has never been experienced before and which causes wonder to all? Alas, I Myself, My mind bewildered upon seeing this beauty, impetuously desire to enjoy it like Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī.”
What the purport teaches
- This statement comes from the Lalita-mādhava of Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī.
- Lord Kṛṣṇa spoke these words upon seeing His own beautiful reflection in a jeweled fountain in Dvārakā.
- His own beauty bewildered His mind and filled Him with wonder. He eagerly desired to enjoy that sweetness as Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī does.
Try this today
Reread the translation slowly, pausing over Kṛṣṇa’s desire to enjoy His sweetness like Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī.
Ask yourself
What strikes me about Kṛṣṇa Himself feeling wonder at His own beauty?
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.