Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 4.183
Their Bodily Care Is for Kṛṣṇa’s Joy
“Kṛṣṇa finds joy in seeing and touching this body.” It is for this reason that they cleanse and decorate their bodies.
What the purport teaches
- The gopīs think that Kṛṣṇa finds joy in seeing their bodies.
- They also understand that touching their bodies brings Him joy.
- For this reason, they cleanse and decorate their bodies.
Try this today
While washing today, recall that the gopīs’ bodily care was directed toward Kṛṣṇa’s joy.
Ask yourself
What can I learn from the purpose behind the gopīs’ care for their bodies?
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.