Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 8.238
Hearing About Kṛṣṇa Purifies the Mind
“The Lord replied, “Having heard about your good qualities, I have come here. I have come to hear about Kṛṣṇa from you and thus purify My mind.”
What the purport teaches
- The Lord says that hearing about His companion’s good qualities brought Him there.
- He has come specifically to hear about Kṛṣṇa.
- The Lord expresses His purpose as hearing about Kṛṣṇa and thus purifying His mind.
Try this today
Spend a few quiet minutes today hearing or reading about Kṛṣṇa.
Ask yourself
Do I approach hearing about Kṛṣṇa with a desire for a purified mind?
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.