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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 12.58

The Prince’s Youthful Beauty

“The prince, just entering upon his youth, was very beautiful. He was blackish in complexion and had large lotus eyes.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 12.58, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The prince was just entering upon his youth.
  • He was very beautiful and blackish in complexion.
  • His eyes were large and lotus-like.

Try this today

Pause while reading and recall the three features described: youth, blackish complexion and large lotus eyes.

Ask yourself

Which detail of the prince’s appearance stands out to you?

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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