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Offer Humble Obeisances to Rādhā-Govinda

“In a temple of jewels in Vṛndāvana, underneath a desire tree, Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Govinda, served by Their most confidential associates, sit upon an effulgent throne. I offer my humble obeisances unto Them.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 1.6, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Govinda sit in a temple of jewels in Vṛndāvana, underneath a desire tree.
  • They sit upon an effulgent throne and are served by Their most confidential associates.
  • The author offers humble obeisances unto Them. His description of Their splendor is accompanied by reverence.

Try this today

Read the description slowly, then offer humble obeisances to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Govinda.

Ask yourself

How does the author’s humble response shape the way you receive this description?

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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