Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 1.170
Rādhārāṇī’s Beauty Shines Day and Night
“ ‘Although the effulgence of the moon is brilliant initially at night, in the daytime it fades away. Similarly, although the lotus is beautiful during the daytime, at night it closes. But, O My friend, the face of My most dear Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī is always bright and beautiful, both day and night. Therefore, to what can Her face be compared?’
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Kṛṣṇa speaks to Madhumaṅgala about His most dear Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī.
- The moon’s brilliance fades during the day, while the lotus, beautiful by day, closes at night.
- Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī’s face remains bright and beautiful both day and night. Kṛṣṇa therefore asks what could possibly compare with Her face.
Try this today
Pause today to recall Kṛṣṇa’s praise: Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī’s face is beautiful both day and night.
Ask yourself
Why are even the moon and lotus insufficient comparisons for Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī’s face?
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.