Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 19.50
Kṛṣṇa Is My Life and Soul
“But this is the fault of My own destiny. Why should I needlessly accuse you? There is no intimate relationship between you and Me. Kṛṣṇa, however, is My life and soul. It is We who live together, and it is He who has become so cruel.
What the purport teaches
- The speaker turns from accusing Providence to blaming personal destiny.
- There is no intimate relationship with Providence, but Kṛṣṇa is described as life and soul.
- The pain centers on Kṛṣṇa: the beloved companion now seems cruel.
Try this today
Spend a quiet minute reflecting on the words “Kṛṣṇa, however, is My life and soul.”
Ask yourself
What does calling Kṛṣṇa “My life and soul” reveal about this relationship?
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.