Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 4.155
Pure Love Enables Continuous Vision of Kṛṣṇa
“[The gopīs said:] “O friends, those eyes that see the beautiful faces of the sons of Mahārāja Nanda are certainly fortunate. As these two sons enter the forest, surrounded by Their friends, driving the cows before Them, They hold Their flutes to Their mouths and glance lovingly upon the residents of Vṛndāvana. For those who have eyes, we think there is no greater object of vision.””
What the purport teaches
- Like the gopīs, one can see Kṛṣṇa continuously if one is fortunate enough.
- Sages whose eyes are smeared with the ointment of pure love see the form of Śyāmasundara continuously in the centers of their hearts.
- The gopīs praise the sight of the sons of Mahārāja Nanda entering the forest with Their friends and cows, holding Their flutes and glancing lovingly upon the residents of Vṛndāvana.
Try this today
Spend one minute reflecting on the loving glances described in the translation.
Ask yourself
What does the image of eyes anointed with pure love teach me about seeing Kṛṣṇa?
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.