Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 2.19
Kṛṣṇa Alone Can Heal Separation
“[Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī spoke thus, in distress due to separation from Kṛṣṇa:] “Oh, what shall I say of My distress? After I met Kṛṣṇa My loving propensities sprouted, but upon separating from Him I sustained a great shock, which is now continuing like the sufferings of a disease. The only physician for this disease is Kṛṣṇa Himself, but He is not taking care of this sprouting plant of devotional service. What can I say about the behavior of Kṛṣṇa? Outwardly He is a very attractive young lover, but at heart He is a great cheat, very expert in killing others’ wives.””
What the purport teaches
- Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī says that Her loving propensities sprouted upon meeting Kṛṣṇa. Separation brought a great shock that continues like a disease.
- Kṛṣṇa Himself is the only physician for this disease. Yet She laments that He is not caring for the sprouting plant of devotional service.
- In Her distress, She contrasts Kṛṣṇa’s outward appearance as an attractive young lover with what She calls His cheating heart.
Try this today
Pause over the words “The only physician for this disease is Kṛṣṇa Himself,” and reflect on Her longing for His care.
Ask yourself
What does the image of Kṛṣṇa as the only physician reveal about Her dependence on Him?
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.