Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 2.71
Renewing Praise and Longing for Kṛṣṇa
“Taking My words as defamation, Lord Kṛṣṇa has left Me. I know that He is gone, but kindly hear My prayers in praise: ‘You are the satisfaction of My eyes. You are My wealth and My life. Alas, please give Me your audience once again.’”
What the purport teaches
- The speaker says that Kṛṣṇa has taken the earlier words as defamation and has departed.
- Although aware that He is gone, the speaker asks Him to hear prayers of praise.
- Kṛṣṇa is praised as the satisfaction of the eyes, wealth and life. The prayer asks for His audience once again.
Try this today
Slowly read the prayer of praise, ending with its request to see Kṛṣṇa once again.
Ask yourself
What does describing Kṛṣṇa as “My wealth and My life” reveal about the speaker’s longing?
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.