Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 19.154
Water the Creeper Toward Kṛṣṇa’s Shelter
“Being situated in one’s heart and being watered by śravaṇa-kīrtana, the bhakti creeper grows more and more. In this way it attains the shelter of the desire tree of the lotus feet of Kṛṣṇa, who is eternally situated in the planet known as Goloka Vṛndāvana, in the topmost region of the spiritual sky.
What the purport teaches
- The bhakti creeper is situated in one’s heart.
- Watered by śravaṇa-kīrtana, the creeper grows more and more.
- It attains the shelter of the desire tree of Kṛṣṇa’s lotus feet. Kṛṣṇa is eternally situated in Goloka Vṛndāvana, in the topmost region of the spiritual sky.
Try this today
Set aside a few minutes today for hearing and chanting, with your attention on taking shelter of Kṛṣṇa’s lotus feet.
Ask yourself
How can I give more regular attention to watering the bhakti creeper in my heart?
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.