Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 12.138
The Lord’s Dancing Overflows with Emotion
“As usual, when Caitanya Mahāprabhu danced, there were perspiration, trembling, fading, tears, jubilation and roaring. Indeed, the tears from His eyes washed His body and those before Him.”
What the purport teaches
- As usual, Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s dancing was accompanied by perspiration, trembling and fading.
- There were also tears, jubilation and roaring.
- The tears from His eyes washed His own body and those before Him.
Try this today
Read the description slowly, pausing to reflect on the tears that washed the Lord’s body and those before Him.
Ask yourself
How does this description deepen your appreciation of the Lord’s dancing?
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.