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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 6.136

Kṛṣṇa’s Lotus Feet Surpass Material Happiness

“One who experiences the fragrance of the lotus feet of Lord Kṛṣṇa does not value even the standard of happiness available in Brahmaloka, the topmost planet. And what to speak of heavenly happiness?

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 6.136, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The verse speaks of experiencing the fragrance of Lord Kṛṣṇa’s lotus feet.
  • One who has this experience does not value even the happiness available in Brahmaloka, the topmost planet.
  • If even Brahmaloka’s happiness loses its value, heavenly happiness is still less attractive.

Try this today

Read this verse slowly, then spend a moment reflecting on the value of Lord Kṛṣṇa’s lotus feet compared with material happiness.

Ask yourself

How does this comparison challenge what you consider the highest happiness?

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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