Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 1.164
Kṛṣṇa’s Flute Fills the Universe With Wonder
“ ‘The transcendental vibration of Kṛṣṇa’s flute blocked the movements of the rain clouds, struck the Gandharvas full of wonder, and agitated the meditation of great saintly persons like Sanaka and Sanandana. It created wonder in Lord Brahmā, wrought intense curiosity that agitated the mind of Bali Mahārāja, who was otherwise firmly fixed, made Mahārāja Ananta, the carrier of the planets, whirl around, and penetrated the strong coverings of the universe. Thus the sound of the flute in the hands of Kṛṣṇa created a wonderful situation.’
What the purport teaches
- Madhumaṅgala, a cowherd friend of Kṛṣṇa’s, describes the extraordinary effects of His flute’s transcendental vibration.
- Its sound stops the rain clouds, fills the Gandharvas and Lord Brahmā with wonder, and agitates the meditation of Sanaka and Sanandana.
- It stirs intense curiosity in the firmly fixed Bali Mahārāja and makes Mahārāja Ananta whirl around. It even penetrates the strong coverings of the universe.
Try this today
Read the verse slowly and name three ways the flute’s sound affects its listeners.
Ask yourself
Which response to Kṛṣṇa’s flute most helps you appreciate its extraordinary power?
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.