Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 4.24
A Smiling Cowherd Boy Brings Milk
“While he was sitting beneath a tree, an unknown cowherd boy came with a pot of milk, placed it before Mādhavendra Purī and, smiling, addressed him as follows.”
What the purport teaches
- Mādhavendra Purī was sitting beneath a tree.
- An unknown cowherd boy came with a pot of milk and placed it before him.
- The boy smiled as he began to address Mādhavendra Purī.
Try this today
Offer someone a drink today with a warm smile.
Ask yourself
What warmth do I notice in the boy’s actions and smile?
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.