Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 21.143
Kṛṣṇa’s Flute Overcomes Shame and Fear
“The vibration of His flute slackens the knots of their underwear even in front of their husbands. Thus the gopīs are forced to abandon their household duties and come before Lord Kṛṣṇa. In this way all social etiquette, shame and fear are vanquished. The vibration of His flute causes all women to dance.
What the purport teaches
- The vibration of Kṛṣṇa’s flute slackens the knots of the gopīs’ underwear even before their husbands.
- The gopīs are forced to abandon their household duties and come before Lord Kṛṣṇa.
- All social etiquette, shame, and fear are vanquished, and the flute’s vibration causes all women to dance.
Try this today
Read the verse carefully and identify the effects it describes on the gopīs.
Ask yourself
How does this description show the overwhelming effect of Kṛṣṇa’s flute on the gopīs?
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.