Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 4.200
Many Expressions of Ecstatic Emotion
“Exhibiting ecstatic emotions, the Lord began to run here and there, making resounding noises. Sometimes He laughed, and sometimes He cried, and sometimes He danced and sang.”
What the purport teaches
- The Lord exhibited ecstatic emotions as He ran here and there.
- He made resounding noises and sometimes laughed or cried.
- At other times, He danced and sang.
Try this today
Read the translation and name three ways the Lord’s ecstatic emotions were expressed.
Ask yourself
What do I notice about the variety of the Lord’s ecstatic expressions?
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.