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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 17.214

Glorify Kṛṣṇa, the Enchanter of Cupid

“The male parrot then said, “My dear śārī [female parrot], Śrī Kṛṣṇa carries a flute and enchants the hearts of all women throughout the universe. He is specifically the enjoyer of the beautiful gopīs, and He is the enchanter of Cupid also. Let Him be glorified!””

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 17.214, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Kṛṣṇa carries a flute and enchants the hearts of all women throughout the universe.
  • He is specifically the enjoyer of the beautiful gopīs.
  • He also enchants Cupid, and the male parrot calls for Him to be glorified.

Try this today

Read the parrot’s praise aloud, ending attentively with “Let Him be glorified!”

Ask yourself

Which part of the male parrot’s praise helps you appreciate Kṛṣṇa’s attraction?

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.

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