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The Goddess Arrives in Anger and Opulence

“In an angry mood, the goddess of fortune arrived at the main gate of the temple accompanied by many members of her family, all of whom exhibited uncommon opulence.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 14.131, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The goddess of fortune arrived at the main gate of the temple.
  • She came in an angry mood.
  • Many members of her family accompanied her, all exhibiting uncommon opulence.

Try this today

Pause over the translation and identify her destination, mood and companions.

Ask yourself

How does the description bring together anger and uncommon opulence?

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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