Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 14.48
The mind begs throughout Vṛndāvana
“In Vṛndāvana, he goes from door to door begging alms with all his disciples. He begs from both the moving and the inert inhabitants — the citizens, the trees and the creepers. In this way he lives on fruits, roots and leaves.
What the purport teaches
- In Vṛndāvana, the yogī of His mind goes from door to door begging alms with all his disciples.
- He begs from both moving and inert inhabitants: the citizens, the trees, and the creepers.
- He lives on fruits, roots, and leaves. This continues the metaphor of His mind wandering in Vṛndāvana with the senses as disciples.
Try this today
Read the verse slowly and picture the mind-yogī and his disciples approaching the citizens, trees, and creepers.
Ask yourself
What impression does this picture of the mind begging throughout Vṛndāvana leave with you?
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.