Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 19.91
Kṛṣṇa’s Fragrance Deepens Longing
“ ‘The scent of Kṛṣṇa’s transcendental body surpasses the aroma of musk and attracts the minds of all women. The eight lotuslike parts of His body distribute the fragrance of lotuses mixed with that of camphor. His body is anointed with aromatic substances like musk, camphor, sandalwood and aguru. O My dear friend, that Personality of Godhead, also known as the enchanter of Cupid, always increases the desire of My nostrils.’
What the purport teaches
- The scent of Kṛṣṇa’s transcendental body surpasses musk and attracts the minds of all women. His eight lotuslike bodily parts distribute a fragrance of lotuses mixed with camphor.
- His body is anointed with musk, camphor, sandalwood and aguru. He is the Personality of Godhead, also known as the enchanter of Cupid.
- The speaker describes how He always increases the desire of Her nostrils. The purport identifies this verse as coming from the Govinda-līlāmṛta.
Try this today
Choose one description of Kṛṣṇa in this verse and reread it attentively today.
Ask yourself
What does the name “enchanter of Cupid” suggest about Kṛṣṇa’s power of attraction?
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.