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Rādhā Is the Source of All Lakṣmīs

“I have already explained the meaning of “sarva-lakṣmī.” Rādhā is the original source of all the goddesses of fortune.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 4.90, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The author recalls his earlier explanation of “sarva-lakṣmī.”
  • Rādhā is the original source of the goddesses of fortune.
  • All the goddesses of fortune have their origin in Her.

Try this today

Write “sarva-lakṣmī” and beside it note: “Rādhā is the original source of all the goddesses of fortune.”

Ask yourself

What does “original source” help me understand about Rādhā?

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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