Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 21.127
Moons Adorn Kṛṣṇa’s Face
“Kṛṣṇa has two cheeks that shine like glowing gems. Both are considered full moons. His forehead is considered a half moon, and the spot of sandalwood there is considered a full moon.
What the purport teaches
- Kṛṣṇa’s two cheeks shine like glowing gems.
- Both cheeks are considered full moons.
- His forehead is considered a half moon, and the sandalwood spot there is considered a full moon.
Try this today
Spend a moment recalling the two full-moon cheeks, the half-moon forehead and the full-moon sandalwood spot.
Ask yourself
Which detail in this description most draws your attention to Kṛṣṇa’s beauty?
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.