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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 8.148

Kṛṣṇa’s Sweetness Attracts Even Himself

“Lord Kṛṣṇa’s sweetness is so attractive that it steals away His own mind. Thus even He wants to embrace Himself.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 8.148, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Lord Kṛṣṇa’s sweetness is deeply attractive.
  • His sweetness is so attractive that it steals away His own mind.
  • Attracted by His own sweetness, He even wants to embrace Himself.

Try this today

Spend one quiet minute reflecting on the sweetness described in this verse.

Ask yourself

What strikes you about Kṛṣṇa being attracted by His own sweetness?

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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