Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 3.246
Absorption in Kṛṣṇa Leaves Temptation Powerless
“Haridāsa Ṭhākura was always absorbed in thoughts of Kṛṣṇa and the holy name of Kṛṣṇa. Therefore the feminine poses the woman exhibited were just like crying in the forest.”
What the purport teaches
- Haridāsa Ṭhākura was always absorbed in thoughts of Kṛṣṇa.
- He was also absorbed in the holy name of Kṛṣṇa. This absorption explains why the woman's poses had no effect on him.
- Her attempts were like crying in the forest: they received no response from his mind.
Try this today
Chant the holy name for a few minutes today with the intention of remembering Kṛṣṇa.
Ask yourself
How can you give more of your attention to Kṛṣṇa and His holy name?
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.