Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 17.210
Glorifying Kṛṣṇa Benefits Everyone
“The male parrot sang, “The glorification of Lord Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, is beneficial to everyone in the universe. His beauty is victorious over the gopīs of Vṛndāvana, and it subdues their patience. His pastimes astound the goddess of fortune, and His bodily strength turns Govardhana Hill into a small toy like a ball. His spotless qualities are unlimited, and His behavior satisfies everyone. Lord Kṛṣṇa is attractive to everyone. Oh, may our Lord maintain the whole universe!””
What the purport teaches
- The male parrot sang that glorifying Lord Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, benefits everyone in the universe. Kṛṣṇa is attractive to everyone.
- His beauty conquers the gopīs of Vṛndāvana and subdues their patience, while His pastimes astound the goddess of fortune. His bodily strength makes Govardhana Hill a small toy like a ball.
- His spotless qualities are unlimited, and His behavior satisfies everyone. The parrot prays that the Lord may maintain the whole universe.
Try this today
Read one of the parrot’s praises aloud today, then repeat his prayer that the Lord may maintain the whole universe.
Ask yourself
Which of Kṛṣṇa’s qualities praised by the parrot most draws your attention?
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.