Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 2.67
A Prayer for Kṛṣṇa’s Attention
“[In the attitude of Rādhārāṇī, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu addressed Kṛṣṇa:] “My dear Lord, You are engaged in Your pastimes, and You utilize all the women in the universe according to Your desire. You are so kind to Me. Please divert Your attention to Me, for by fortune You have appeared before Me.”
What the purport teaches
- In the attitude of Rādhārāṇī, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu addresses Kṛṣṇa directly.
- He describes Kṛṣṇa as engaged in His pastimes and utilizing all the women of the universe according to His desire.
- He acknowledges Kṛṣṇa’s kindness and asks for His attention, considering His appearance a matter of good fortune.
Try this today
Read this request to Kṛṣṇa aloud once, giving attention to its sense of longing.
Ask yourself
What does the request “Please divert Your attention to Me” express to you?
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.