Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 16.120
Ecstatic Love Flows Into Explanation
“After saying this, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was overwhelmed by ecstatic loving emotions. Talking like a madman, He began to explain the meaning of the two verses.”
What the purport teaches
- After reciting the verse, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was overwhelmed by ecstatic loving emotions.
- His speech is described as being like that of a madman, in the context of this overwhelming love.
- He began to explain the meaning of the two verses that had just been recited.
Try this today
Reread the two preceding quoted verses before moving on to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s explanation.
Ask yourself
How does the description of ecstatic love shape your reading of His explanation?
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.