Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 15.73
Kṛṣṇa’s Smiling Glances Pierce the Heart
“The earrings dancing on Kṛṣṇa’s cheeks are shaped like sharks, and they shine very brightly. These dancing earrings attract the minds of all women. Over and above this, Kṛṣṇa pierces the hearts of women with the arrows of His sweetly smiling glances. He is not at all afraid to kill women in this way.
What the purport teaches
- Kṛṣṇa’s brightly shining, shark-shaped earrings dance on His cheeks and attract the minds of all women.
- His sweetly smiling glances are described as arrows that pierce their hearts.
- The statement that He is unafraid to kill them expresses the overwhelming power of His attraction.
Try this today
Read the verse slowly once, pausing to consider the image of Kṛṣṇa’s sweet smile.
Ask yourself
What does the image of arrows convey about the power of Kṛṣṇa’s smiling glances?
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.