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Rādhikā Sings Govinda’s Holy Names

“ ‘O Govinda, this youthful girl named Rādhikā is today constantly pouring forth tears like nectar falling from flowers as She sings Your holy names in a sweet voice.’

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 23.33, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The prayer addresses Govinda and describes the youthful girl Rādhikā.
  • Rādhikā sings His holy names in a sweet voice.
  • As She sings, She constantly pours forth tears, compared to nectar falling from flowers.

Try this today

Take a moment today to sing Govinda’s holy names softly.

Ask yourself

What touches you about this description of Rādhikā singing Govinda’s names?

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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