Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 21.126
Kṛṣṇa’s Face Is the King of Moons
“The face of Kṛṣṇa is the king of all moons, and the body of Kṛṣṇa is the throne. Thus the king governs a society of moons.
What the purport teaches
- Kṛṣṇa’s face is considered the king of moons, and His body is considered the throne.
- His left and right cheeks are moons, while His forehead is a half moon.
- The sandalwood spot on His forehead, His fingernails and His toenails are also moons. All these moons are subordinate to His face.
Try this today
Reread the description and recall the face, throne and subordinate moons in order.
Ask yourself
How does the image of a king governing a society of moons help you reflect on Kṛṣṇa’s form?
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.