Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 19.38
Moonlike Kṛṣṇa Brings Joy and Relief
“The women of Vṛndāvana are just like lilies growing hot in the sun of lusty desires. But moonlike Kṛṣṇa makes them all jubilant by bestowing upon them the nectar of His hands. O My dear friend, where is My moon now? Save My life by showing Him to Me!
What the purport teaches
- The women of Vṛndāvana are compared to lilies growing hot in the sun of lusty desires.
- Moonlike Kṛṣṇa makes them jubilant by bestowing upon them the nectar of His hands.
- The speaker asks where Her moon has gone and begs Her friend to save Her life by showing Him to Her.
Try this today
Write down the two contrasting images—heated lilies and moonlike Kṛṣṇa—and reread the line describing the joy He brings.
Ask yourself
How does the contrast between the hot sun and moonlike Kṛṣṇa convey His presence’s effect?
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.