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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 19.82

The Garden Glitters in Moonlight

“Brightly illuminated by the full moon, the trees and creepers glittered in the light.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 19.82, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The full moon brightly illuminated the garden.
  • The trees and creepers glittered in its light.
  • Along with the fragrant breeze, this moonlight made up the beautiful setting in which the Lord wandered.

Try this today

Spend a minute picturing the moonlit trees and creepers described in this verse.

Ask yourself

What does the moonlight add to your impression of the garden?

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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