Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 16.45
Kālidāsa Extends His Palm
“One day as Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was washing His feet in that place, Kālidāsa came and extended his palm to take the water.”
What the purport teaches
- One day, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was washing His feet in that place.
- Kālidāsa came while the Lord was washing.
- He extended his palm to take the water that had washed the Lord’s feet.
Try this today
Pause over the image of Kālidāsa’s extended palm, and reflect on his eagerness.
Ask yourself
How does Kālidāsa’s simple gesture express his desire?
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.