Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 19.76
The Lord’s Devotional Qualities Inspire Astonishment
“When he saw the Lord’s ecstatic love, Vallabha Bhaṭṭācārya was certainly very much astonished. He was also astonished by the Lord’s knowledge of the essence of devotional service, as well as by His personal beauty and influence.”
What the purport teaches
- Vallabha Bhaṭṭācārya was very much astonished to see the Lord’s ecstatic love.
- He also marveled at the Lord’s knowledge of the essence of devotional service.
- The Lord’s personal beauty and influence added to his astonishment.
Try this today
Spend a quiet minute reflecting on the Lord’s knowledge of the essence of devotional service.
Ask yourself
Which of the Lord’s qualities described here most draws my 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.