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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 17.25

Kṛṣṇa’s ornaments captivate the ears

“I entered the bower just behind Kṛṣṇa, My ears captivated by the sound of His ornaments.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 17.25, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu describes entering the bower just behind Kṛṣṇa.
  • His ears were captivated by the sound of Kṛṣṇa’s ornaments.
  • His account reveals how deeply His attention was absorbed in hearing Kṛṣṇa.

Try this today

Read this verse slowly, pausing to reflect on the sound of Kṛṣṇa’s ornaments.

Ask yourself

What does this description show you about the attraction of sounds connected with 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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