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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 4.261

The Captivator Is Herself Captivated

“Considering this, I can understand that some unknown mellow in Me controls the entire existence of My captivator, Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 4.261, translation

What the purport teaches

  • He reflects on what He has considered and recognizes an unknown mellow within Himself.
  • That mellow controls the entire existence of Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī.
  • Yet He calls Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī His own captivator.

Try this today

Pause over the word “captivator” and write one sentence about the mutual captivation described here.

Ask yourself

What strikes me about His calling Her His captivator while describing Her complete captivation?

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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