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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 21.138

Kṛṣṇa’s Smile Gives Ever-Growing Happiness

“Kṛṣṇa’s body is a city of attractive features, and it is sweeter than sweet. His face, which is like the moon, is sweeter still. And the supremely sweet gentle smile on that moonlike face is like rays of moonshine.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 21.138, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Kṛṣṇa’s body is a city of attractive features, sweeter than sweet.
  • His moonlike face is sweeter still, and His gentle smile is like rays of moonshine.
  • The smile on Kṛṣṇa’s face generates greater and greater happiness for the gopīs.

Try this today

Read the translation slowly and spend a moment remembering Kṛṣṇa’s gentle, moonlike smile.

Ask yourself

What does this description help you appreciate about Kṛṣṇa’s smile?

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.

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