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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 8.270

The Flute and Restless Lotus Eyes

“I see that You are holding a flute to Your mouth, and Your lotus eyes are moving very restlessly due to various ecstasies.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 8.270, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Lord is seen holding a flute to His mouth.
  • His eyes are described as lotus eyes.
  • His lotus eyes move very restlessly due to various ecstasies.

Try this today

Spend a quiet moment remembering the flute and the lotus eyes described here.

Ask yourself

Which detail in this description draws your attention most?

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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