Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 8.140
Kṛṣṇa reappears among the grieving gopīs
“ ‘When Kṛṣṇa left the rāsa-līlā dance, the gopīs became very morose, and when they were grieving, Kṛṣṇa reappeared dressed in yellow garments. Wearing a flower garland and smiling, He was attractive even to Cupid. In this way Kṛṣṇa appeared among the gopīs.’
What the purport teaches
- When Kṛṣṇa left the rāsa-līlā dance, the gopīs became very morose and grieved.
- Kṛṣṇa reappeared among them wearing yellow garments and a flower garland.
- He was smiling and was attractive even to Cupid.
Try this today
Spend a quiet minute remembering Kṛṣṇa’s smiling appearance, yellow garments and flower garland as described here.
Ask yourself
What stands out to me about Kṛṣṇa’s appearance among the grieving gopīs?
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.