Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 25.130
The Gopīs’ Absorption in Kṛṣṇa
“ ‘All the gopīs assembled to chant the transcendental qualities of Kṛṣṇa very loudly, and they began to wander from one forest to another like madwomen. They began to inquire about the Lord, who is situated in all living entities, internally and externally. Indeed, they even asked all the plants and vegetables about Him, the Supreme Person.’”
What the purport teaches
- The gopīs assembled to chant Kṛṣṇa’s transcendental qualities very loudly and wandered from one forest to another seeking Him.
- Kṛṣṇa’s sudden departure from the rāsa dance left them deeply saddened. Fully absorbed in thoughts of Him, they imitated His different postures and pastimes.
- They even asked the plants and vegetables about Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Person, who is situated internally and externally in all living entities.
Try this today
Spend a minute speaking aloud about one of Kṛṣṇa’s transcendental qualities mentioned in this verse, such as His presence in all living entities.
Ask yourself
What does the gopīs’ search reveal to you about their absorption in Kṛṣṇa?
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.