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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 18.81

Kṛṣṇa’s Water Pastimes with the Gopīs

“Lord Kṛṣṇa was in the water of the Yamunā in the company of the gopīs, headed by Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī. They were performing pastimes in a great sporting manner.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 18.81, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Lord Kṛṣṇa was in the water of the Yamunā.
  • He was in the company of the gopīs, headed by Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī.
  • Together they were performing pastimes in a great sporting manner.

Try this today

Spend one minute rereading this description of Kṛṣṇa with Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī and the gopīs.

Ask yourself

How can I read this account with greater care for the details the Lord gives?

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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