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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 4.245

Rādhārāṇī’s Fragrance Captivates Kṛṣṇa

“Although My body lends fragrance to the entire creation, the scent of Rādhārāṇī’s limbs captivates My mind and heart.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 4.245, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Kṛṣṇa’s body lends fragrance to the entire creation.
  • He speaks of the scent of Rādhārāṇī’s limbs.
  • That scent captivates His mind and heart.

Try this today

Spend a quiet moment reflecting on the words “captivates My mind and heart.”

Ask yourself

What do you notice about the way Rādhārāṇī’s fragrance affects 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.

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