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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 24.58

Kṛṣṇa’s Qualities Attract Everything

“The qualities of Kṛṣṇa captivate and attract everything, living and nonliving. Even birds, animals and trees are attracted to Kṛṣṇa’s qualities.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 24.58, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Kṛṣṇa’s qualities captivate and attract everything, both living and nonliving.
  • Even birds and animals are attracted to His qualities.
  • Trees are also attracted to Kṛṣṇa. His attraction is not limited to human beings.

Try this today

When you see a bird, animal or tree today, recall that Kṛṣṇa’s qualities attract them too.

Ask yourself

How does this verse broaden your understanding of Kṛṣṇa’s attraction?

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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