Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 14.180
A Bouquet of Ecstatic Love
“ ‘May the sight of Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī’s kila-kiñcita ecstasy, which is like a bouquet, bring good fortune to all. When Śrī Kṛṣṇa blocked Rādhārāṇī’s way to the dāna-ghāṭi, there was laughter within Her heart. Her eyes grew bright, and fresh tears flowed from Her eyes, reddening them. Due to Her sweet relationship with Kṛṣṇa, Her eyes were enthusiastic, and when Her crying subsided, She appeared even more beautiful.’
What the purport teaches
- Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī’s kila-kiñcita ecstasy is compared to a bouquet. The verse wishes that its sight may bring good fortune to all.
- When Śrī Kṛṣṇa blocked Her way to the dāna-ghāṭi, there was laughter within Her heart. Her eyes grew bright, and fresh tears reddened them.
- Her eyes were enthusiastic because of Her sweet relationship with Kṛṣṇa. When Her crying subsided, She appeared even more beautiful.
Try this today
Read the verse slowly and note the laughter, brightness and tears described together.
Ask yourself
How does the image of a bouquet help me reflect on these varied expressions of love?
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.