Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 2.9
Absorbed in Kṛṣṇa and His Pastimes
“Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu would also run very fast across the sand dunes, mistaking them for Govardhana. As He ran, He would wail and cry loudly.”
What the purport teaches
- Sea winds formed sand dunes called caṭaka parvata. Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu took these dunes to be Govardhana Hill.
- He ran toward the dunes at high speed, crying loudly and expressing the state of mind exhibited by Rādhārāṇī.
- Absorption in Kṛṣṇa and His pastimes brought Him the atmosphere of Vṛndāvana and Govardhana Hill. He thus enjoyed the transcendental bliss of separation and meeting.
Try this today
Spend one quiet minute reflecting on the Lord’s absorption in Kṛṣṇa and His pastimes.
Ask yourself
What does this description show you about the depth of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s absorption in Kṛṣṇa?
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.