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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 15.30

The Lord Marries Lakṣmīdevī

“Following the indications of Śacīdevī, Vanamālī Ghaṭaka arranged the marriage, and thus in due course the Lord married Lakṣmīdevī.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 15.30, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śacīdevī gave indications concerning the marriage.
  • Vanamālī Ghaṭaka followed her indications and arranged it.
  • In due course, the Lord married Lakṣmīdevī.

Try this today

Briefly recount the sequence from Śacīdevī’s indications to the Lord’s marriage.

Ask yourself

How did Śacīdevī and Vanamālī Ghaṭaka each contribute to the marriage arrangements?

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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