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Rādhā Gives Pleasure to Govinda

“Rādhā is the one who gives pleasure to Govinda, and She is also the enchantress of Govinda. She is the be-all and end-all of Govinda, and the crest jewel of all His consorts.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 4.82, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Rādhā is the one who gives pleasure to Govinda.
  • She is also the enchantress of Govinda.
  • She is Govinda’s be-all and end-all and the crest jewel of all His consorts.

Try this today

Spend one quiet minute reflecting on the words, “Rādhā is the one who gives pleasure to Govinda.”

Ask yourself

Which description of Rādhā’s relationship with Govinda most draws my attention, and why?

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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