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Kṛṣṇa attracts Nārāyaṇa and the goddess of fortune

“He also attracts Nārāyaṇa, who is the incarnation of Saṅkarṣaṇa and the husband of the goddess of fortune. He attracts not only Nārāyaṇa but also all women, headed by the goddess of fortune, the consort of Nārāyaṇa.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 8.145, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Kṛṣṇa attracts even Nārāyaṇa.
  • Nārāyaṇa is described as the incarnation of Saṅkarṣaṇa and the husband of the goddess of fortune.
  • Kṛṣṇa also attracts all women, headed by the goddess of fortune, Nārāyaṇa’s consort.

Try this today

Pause today to remember that Kṛṣṇa attracts even Nārāyaṇa and the goddess of fortune.

Ask yourself

How does Kṛṣṇa’s attraction of Nārāyaṇa deepen my understanding of His attractiveness?

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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