Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 15.53
The Gopīs Ask for Evidence
“ ‘Did He or did He not pay attention while you offered Him obeisances? Kindly give evidence supporting your words.
What the purport teaches
- The gopīs asked whether Kṛṣṇa had paid attention when the trees offered obeisances.
- Their question allowed for either possibility: He might or might not have noticed.
- They kindly asked the trees to give evidence supporting their words.
Try this today
Reread the inquiry and identify both what the gopīs wanted to know and what support they requested.
Ask yourself
How does the request for evidence express the gopīs’ desire for certain news of Kṛṣṇa?
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.