Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 15.78
Madana-mohana Relieves Anguish and Deepens Desire
“ ‘My dear friend, Kṛṣṇa’s chest is as broad and attractive as a door made of indranīla gems, and His two arms, as strong as bolts, can relieve the mental anguish of young girls distressed by lusty desires for Him. His body is cooler than the moon, sandalwood, the lotus flower and camphor. In this way, Madana-mohana, the attractor of Cupid, is increasing the desire of My breasts.’”
What the purport teaches
- Kṛṣṇa’s broad, attractive chest is compared to a door made of indranīla gems, and His strong arms to bolts.
- His arms can relieve the mental anguish of young girls distressed by lusty desires for Him. His body is cooler than the moon, sandalwood, the lotus flower and camphor.
- The speaker describes Madana-mohana, the attractor of Cupid, as increasing the desire of Her breasts. The purport notes that this verse is also found in the Govinda-līlāmṛta.
Try this today
Write down one image of Kṛṣṇa’s beauty from this verse and the effect it has on those attracted to Him.
Ask yourself
How does this verse describe Kṛṣṇa as both relieving anguish and increasing desire for Him?
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.