Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 13.129
Royal Splendor and the Cowherd Boy
“Here at Kurukṣetra You are dressed like a royal prince, accompanied by great warriors, but in Vṛndāvana You appeared just like an ordinary cowherd boy, accompanied only by Your beautiful flute.
What the purport teaches
- At Kurukṣetra, the Lord is dressed like a royal prince.
- He is accompanied there by great warriors.
- In Vṛndāvana, He appeared like an ordinary cowherd boy, accompanied only by His beautiful flute.
Try this today
Spend a minute reflecting on the image of the ordinary cowherd boy with His beautiful flute.
Ask yourself
What stands out to you in the contrast between these two appearances?
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.