Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 1.191
Kṛṣṇa’s Thoughts of Rādhārāṇī
“ ‘Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī is the Ganges in which the elephant of My mind enjoys pastimes. She is the shining of the full autumn moon for the cakora birds of My eyes. She is the dazzling ornament, the bright and beautiful arrangement of stars, on the border of the sky of My chest. Now today I have gained Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī because of the highly elevated state of My mind.’”
What the purport teaches
- This verse expresses Lord Kṛṣṇa’s thoughts about Rādhārāṇī. He compares Her to the Ganges, where the elephant of His mind enjoys pastimes.
- She is the shining full autumn moon for the cakora birds of His eyes. She is also the dazzling ornament and beautiful arrangement of stars on the sky of His chest.
- Kṛṣṇa says that today He has gained Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī because of the highly elevated state of His mind.
Try this today
Copy one of Kṛṣṇa’s comparisons and slowly reread it.
Ask yourself
Which comparison most helps you appreciate how Kṛṣṇa speaks of Rādhārāṇī?
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.