Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 19.171
Hearing Draws the Mind Toward the Lord
“ ‘Just as the celestial waters of the Ganges flow unobstructed into the ocean, so when My devotees simply hear of Me, their minds come to Me. I reside in the hearts of all.
What the purport teaches
- Lord Kṛṣṇa, speaking in the form of Kapiladeva, describes how His devotees respond to hearing about Him.
- Their minds flow toward Him as unobstructedly as the celestial waters of the Ganges flow into the ocean.
- The Lord resides in the hearts of all.
Try this today
Spend a few quiet minutes hearing about the Lord, giving your attention to Him.
Ask yourself
Where does my mind turn when I hear about the Lord?
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.