Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 5.223
Kṛṣṇa’s Sweetness Attracts the Goddess of Fortune
“The goddess of fortune is attracted by His sweetness, which Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī has described in this way:”
What the purport teaches
- Lakṣmī-devī was attracted by Lord Kṛṣṇa’s features and engaged in meditation to gain His favor.
- She wanted to become one of His associates like the gopīs in Vṛndāvana. Kṛṣṇa replied that this was quite impossible.
- Lakṣmī-devī then asked to remain like a golden line on His chest, and He granted her request. The Nāga-patnīs also described her desire for His association and the dust of His lotus feet.
Try this today
Spend a minute reflecting on Lakṣmī-devī’s desire for the dust of Kṛṣṇa’s lotus feet.
Ask yourself
What does Lakṣmī-devī’s desire for Kṛṣṇa’s association help you appreciate about His sweetness?
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.