Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 8.190
Kṛṣṇa’s Artistry in His Loving Pastimes
“ ‘Thus Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa spoke of the sexual activities of the previous night. In this way He made Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī close Her eyes out of shyness. Taking this opportunity, Śrī Kṛṣṇa painted various types of dolphins on Her breasts. Thus He became a very expert artist for all the gopīs. During such pastimes, the Lord enjoyed the fulfillment of His youth.’”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa spoke about the previous night’s intimate activities, making Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī close Her eyes in shyness.
- Taking that opportunity, He painted various dolphins on Her breasts and became a very expert artist for all the gopīs.
- During these pastimes, the Lord enjoyed the fulfillment of His youth.
Try this today
Note the translation’s concluding teaching: the Lord enjoyed the fulfillment of His youth through these pastimes.
Ask yourself
What does this description reveal about Kṛṣṇa’s playfulness and artistry?
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.