Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 19.86
The Lord Runs Toward Kṛṣṇa
“When He saw Kṛṣṇa, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu began running very swiftly, but Kṛṣṇa smiled and disappeared.”
What the purport teaches
- Seeing Kṛṣṇa, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu immediately began running very swiftly.
- Kṛṣṇa smiled and then disappeared.
- The joyful sight of Kṛṣṇa was followed by His disappearance, leading into the Lord’s profound response in the next verse.
Try this today
Read verses 19.85 and 19.86 together, noticing the movement from seeing Kṛṣṇa to running toward Him.
Ask yourself
What does Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s swift running reveal about His eagerness to reach Kṛṣṇa?
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.