Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 17.207
The Lord and Deer Share Tears
“The Lord then clasped the necks of the deer and began to cry. There was jubilation manifest in the bodies of the deer, and tears were in their eyes.”
What the purport teaches
- The Lord clasped the necks of the deer.
- As He held them, He began to cry.
- Jubilation appeared in the bodies of the deer, and tears were in their eyes.
Try this today
Spend a quiet minute today remembering the Lord holding the deer as they shared tears.
Ask yourself
What moves you about the Lord’s tender exchange with the deer?
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.