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An Appearance That Reminded Everyone of Kṛṣṇa

“The prince was dressed in yellow cloth, and there were jeweled ornaments decorating his body. Therefore anyone who saw him would remember Lord Kṛṣṇa.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 12.59, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The prince was dressed in yellow cloth.
  • Jeweled ornaments decorated his body.
  • Anyone who saw him would remember Lord Kṛṣṇa.

Try this today

Read the description of the yellow cloth and jeweled ornaments, then take a moment to remember Lord Kṛṣṇa.

Ask yourself

How does this description turn attention from the prince’s appearance toward Lord Kṛṣṇa?

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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