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Humble Obeisances to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Govinda

“In a temple of jewels in Vṛndāvana, underneath a desire tree, Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Govinda, served by Their most confidential associates, sit upon an effulgent throne. I offer my humble obeisances unto Them.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 1.16, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Govinda sit in a temple of jewels in Vṛndāvana, underneath a desire tree.
  • They sit upon an effulgent throne and are served by Their most confidential associates.
  • The author offers humble obeisances unto Them.

Try this today

Spend a quiet moment remembering the scene described here, then offer humble obeisances to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Govinda.

Ask yourself

Which detail of this description helps you offer humble obeisances to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Govinda?

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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