Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 5.218-219
Govinda’s Glory and Sweetness Enchant the World
“On an altar made of gems in the principal temple of Vṛndāvana, amidst a forest of desire trees, Lord Govinda, the son of the King of Vraja, sits upon a throne of gems and manifests His full glory and sweetness, thus enchanting the entire world.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Govinda sits on a throne of gems upon an altar made of gems.
- He is in the principal temple of Vṛndāvana, amidst a forest of desire trees.
- As the son of the King of Vraja, He manifests His full glory and sweetness, enchanting the entire world.
Try this today
Spend one minute recalling Lord Govinda seated on His throne of gems, manifesting His glory and sweetness.
Ask yourself
How does this description help you appreciate Lord Govinda’s glory and sweetness?
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.