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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 21.139

Kṛṣṇa’s Smile Shines Throughout All Worlds

“The beauty of Kṛṣṇa’s smile is the sweetest feature of all. His smile is like a full moon that spreads its rays throughout the three worlds — Goloka Vṛndāvana, the spiritual sky of the Vaikuṇṭhas, and Devī-dhāma, the material world. Thus Kṛṣṇa’s shining beauty spreads in all ten directions.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 21.139, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The beauty of Kṛṣṇa’s smile is His sweetest feature of all.
  • His smile is like a full moon spreading its rays throughout Goloka Vṛndāvana, the spiritual sky of the Vaikuṇṭhas, and Devī-dhāma, the material world.
  • Kṛṣṇa’s shining beauty spreads in all ten directions.

Try this today

Pause today to recall the image of Kṛṣṇa’s smile spreading its rays in all ten directions.

Ask yourself

How does the image of a full moon help you reflect on 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.

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