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Kṛṣṇa’s Fragrance Draws the Lord’s Search
“Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, His mind thus stolen by the scent of Kṛṣṇa’s body, ran here and there like a bumblebee. He ran to the trees and plants, hoping that Lord Kṛṣṇa would appear, but instead He found only that scent.”
What the purport teaches
- The scent of Kṛṣṇa’s body stole Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s mind.
- He ran here and there like a bumblebee, approaching the trees and plants.
- He hoped Lord Kṛṣṇa would appear, but He found only His scent. His search expresses intense longing to see Kṛṣṇa.
Try this today
Reread the verse and write one sentence about the Lord’s hope as He searched.
Ask yourself
What touches you about the Lord finding Kṛṣṇa’s scent while longing to see Him?
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.