Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 24.207
Their Flutes Awaken Wonder Throughout the Forest
“ ‘My dear friend, Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma are passing through the forest leading Their cows with Their cowherd boyfriends. They both carry ropes with which, at the time of milking, They bind the rear legs of the cows. When They play on Their flutes, all moving living entities are stunned, and nonmoving living entities experience ecstatic jubilation by Their sweet music. All these things are certainly very wonderful.’
What the purport teaches
- Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma pass through the forest with Their cows and cowherd boyfriends. They carry ropes used to bind the cows’ rear legs at milking time.
- Their sweet flute music stuns moving living entities and brings ecstatic jubilation to nonmoving living entities.
- The gopīs become deeply attracted and praise the Lord’s activities. They describe how His flute playing enthuses the plants, birds, hills, water and everything.
Try this today
Read the description of Their flute music once more, then spend a quiet moment reflecting on the wonder expressed by the gopīs.
Ask yourself
Which detail of the forest’s response to Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma most draws your attention?
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.