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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 8.162

Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī Embodies Love of Godhead

“The body of Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī is a veritable transformation of love of Godhead; She is the dearmost friend of Kṛṣṇa, and this is known throughout the world.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 8.162, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The body of Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī is a veritable transformation of love of Godhead.
  • She is the dearmost friend of Kṛṣṇa.
  • Her position as Kṛṣṇa’s dearmost friend is known throughout the world.

Try this today

Read the translation aloud once, pausing to reflect on the words “dearmost friend of Kṛṣṇa.”

Ask yourself

How does this description deepen your appreciation of Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī’s relationship with Kṛṣṇa?

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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