Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 14.181
Kṛṣṇa’s Happiness Is Not Mundane
“ ‘Agitated by tears, Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī’s eyes were tinged with red, just like the eastern horizon at sunrise. Her lips began to move with jubilation and lusty desire. Her eyebrows curved, and Her lotuslike face smiled mildly. Seeing Rādhārāṇī’s face exhibit such emotion, Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa felt a million times happier than when He embraced Her. Indeed, Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa’s happiness is not at all mundane.’”
What the purport teaches
- Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī’s tear-agitated eyes were red like the eastern horizon at sunrise.
- Her lips moved with jubilation and lusty desire, Her eyebrows curved, and Her lotuslike face smiled mildly.
- Seeing these emotions made Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa a million times happier than embracing Her. His happiness is not at all mundane.
Try this today
Pause over the final sentence and remind yourself that the happiness described is not mundane.
Ask yourself
How does the statement that Kṛṣṇa’s happiness is not mundane guide my reading of this description?
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.