Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 21.122
Longing to See Kṛṣṇa Without Interruption
“After seeing Kṛṣṇa, various people criticize the blinking of their eyes. In Vṛndāvana especially, all the gopīs criticize Lord Brahmā because of this defect in the eyes.” Then Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu recited some verses from Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam and explained them vividly, thus enjoying the taste of transcendental sweetness with great happiness.
What the purport teaches
- After seeing Kṛṣṇa, people criticize the blinking of their eyes because it interrupts their sight of Him.
- In Vṛndāvana especially, all the gopīs criticize Lord Brahmā for this defect in the eyes.
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu recites and vividly explains verses from Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, happily tasting transcendental sweetness.
Try this today
Read this translation slowly today, pausing to consider the longing to see Kṛṣṇa without interruption.
Ask yourself
What does the gopīs’ complaint reveal about their desire to see 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.