Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 15.50
The Gopīs See Trees Bowing to Kṛṣṇa
“The gopīs thought that because all the trees must have seen Kṛṣṇa pass by they were offering respectful obeisances to Him. To be certain, the gopīs inquired from the trees.”
What the purport teaches
- The gopīs thought that all the trees must have seen Kṛṣṇa pass by.
- They understood the trees’ bent branches as respectful obeisances to Him.
- To be certain, they asked the trees about Kṛṣṇa.
Try this today
Spend a moment reflecting on the gopīs’ thought that the trees were offering respect to Kṛṣṇa.
Ask yourself
How does the gopīs’ search for Kṛṣṇa shape their understanding of the bowed trees?
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.