Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 15.33
Tulasī Is Dear to Govinda
“ ‘O all-auspicious tulasī plant, you are very dear to Govinda’s lotus feet, and He is very dear to you. Have you seen Kṛṣṇa walking here wearing a garland of your leaves, surrounded by a swarm of bumblebees?
What the purport teaches
- Tulasī is addressed as all-auspicious and very dear to Govinda’s lotus feet.
- Govinda is also very dear to tulasī. The address expresses their mutual affection.
- The seekers ask whether tulasī has seen Kṛṣṇa wearing a garland of her leaves, surrounded by bumblebees.
Try this today
Pause today to remember Kṛṣṇa wearing a garland of tulasī leaves.
Ask yourself
What stands out to you about the affection between tulasī and Govinda?
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.