Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 1.161
The Flute Glitters in Kṛṣṇa’s Hand
“ ‘The flute of Kṛṣṇa’s pastimes measures three fingers in length, and it is bedecked with indranīla gems. At the ends of the flute are aruṇa gems [rubies], glittering beautifully, and between its ends the flute is plated with gold set ablaze by diamonds. This auspicious flute, pleasing to Kṛṣṇa, is glittering in His hand with transcendental brilliance.’
What the purport teaches
- Paurṇamāsī describes Kṛṣṇa’s flute to Lalitādevī. The flute measures three fingers in length and is bedecked with indranīla gems.
- Its ends glitter with aruṇa gems, or rubies. Between the ends, gold plating shines with diamonds.
- This auspicious flute is pleasing to Kṛṣṇa and glitters in His hand with transcendental brilliance.
Try this today
Spend a quiet minute rereading the flute’s description, focusing on its place in Kṛṣṇa’s hand.
Ask yourself
How does the statement that the flute pleases Kṛṣṇa give meaning to its brilliant decoration?
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.