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Manifestations and Reflections of Śrīmatī Rādhikā

“The goddesses of fortune are partial manifestations of Śrīmatī Rādhikā, and the queens are reflections of Her image.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 4.77, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The goddesses of fortune are partial manifestations of Śrīmatī Rādhikā.
  • The queens are reflections of Her image.
  • Both groups are described in relation to Śrīmatī Rādhikā, but the verse uses a different description for each.

Try this today

Make two brief notes pairing the goddesses of fortune with “partial manifestations” and the queens with “reflections of Her image.”

Ask yourself

Can you recall how the verse describes each group’s relationship with Śrīmatī Rādhikā?

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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