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The Meaning of Devī

“Devī” means “resplendent and most beautiful.” Or else it means “the lovely abode of the worship and love sports of Lord Kṛṣṇa.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 4.84, translation

What the purport teaches

  • “Devī” means “resplendent and most beautiful.”
  • It can also mean the lovely abode of Lord Kṛṣṇa’s worship.
  • This second meaning also describes the lovely abode of Lord Kṛṣṇa’s love sports.

Try this today

Copy the two meanings of “Devī” from the translation and read each slowly.

Ask yourself

How do these meanings deepen my understanding of the word “Devī”?

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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