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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 4.268

Descending With Rādhārāṇī’s Sentiments and Complexion

“Therefore, assuming Rādhārāṇī’s sentiments and bodily complexion, I shall descend to fulfill these three desires.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 4.268, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Lord resolves to assume Rādhārāṇī’s sentiments.
  • He will also assume her bodily complexion.
  • He declares that He will descend to fulfill His three desires.

Try this today

Name the two things the Lord will assume, then reread His reason for descending.

Ask yourself

What does the Lord’s stated purpose help me notice about His planned descent?

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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