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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 17.10

Longing to See Lord Kṛṣṇa

“Suddenly, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu heard the vibration of Kṛṣṇa’s flute. Then, in ecstasy, He began to depart to see Lord Kṛṣṇa.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 17.10, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu suddenly heard the vibration of Kṛṣṇa’s flute.
  • Hearing the flute, He became absorbed in ecstasy.
  • He began to depart because He wanted to see Lord Kṛṣṇa.

Try this today

Reread this verse slowly, pausing over the words “to see Lord Kṛṣṇa.”

Ask yourself

What does the Lord’s response to Kṛṣṇa’s flute reveal about His longing to see 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.

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