Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 17.40
Kṛṣṇa’s Sounds Deepen the Ears’ Longing
“Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu continued, “ ‘My dear friend, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Kṛṣṇa, has a voice as deep as a cloud resounding in the sky. With the tinkling of His ornaments He attracts the ears of the gopīs, and with the sound of His flute He attracts even the goddess of fortune and other beautiful women. That Personality of Godhead, known as Madana-mohana, whose joking words carry many indications and deep meanings, is increasing the lusty desires of My ears.’”
What the purport teaches
- Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, has a voice as deep as a cloud resounding in the sky.
- His tinkling ornaments attract the ears of the gopīs, and His flute attracts even the goddess of fortune and other beautiful women.
- Known as Madana-mohana, His joking words carry many indications and deep meanings, increasing the speaker’s eager desires to hear Him. The purport identifies this verse as coming from the Govinda-līlāmṛta.
Try this today
Choose one description of Kṛṣṇa’s voice, ornaments, flute, or words and reflect on it quietly for one minute.
Ask yourself
Which description of Kṛṣṇa’s sounds most draws your attention, and why?
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.