Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 17.43
Kṛṣṇa’s Ornaments Captivate the Ear
“The tinkling of Kṛṣṇa’s ankle bells surpasses the songs of even the swan and crane, and the sound of His bangles puts the singing of the caṭaka bird to shame. Having allowed these sounds to enter the ears even once, one cannot tolerate hearing anything else.
What the purport teaches
- The tinkling of Kṛṣṇa’s ankle bells surpasses even the songs of the swan and crane.
- The sound of His bangles puts the singing of the caṭaka bird to shame.
- After hearing these sounds even once, one cannot tolerate hearing anything else.
Try this today
Reread the two comparisons with birdsong and pause to appreciate what each says about Kṛṣṇa’s sounds.
Ask yourself
How do the comparisons with birdsong convey the sweetness of Kṛṣṇa’s ornaments?
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.