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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 8.179

Kṛṣṇa’s Glories Adorn Rādhārāṇī

“Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī’s earrings are the name, fame and qualities of Lord Kṛṣṇa. The glories of Lord Kṛṣṇa’s name, fame and qualities are always inundating Her speech.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 8.179, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī’s earrings are the name, fame and qualities of Lord Kṛṣṇa.
  • Her speech is always inundated with the glories of Lord Kṛṣṇa.
  • Kṛṣṇa’s name, fame and qualities are both Her ornaments and the subject of Her speech.

Try this today

Today, speak one sentence glorifying Lord Kṛṣṇa’s name, fame or qualities.

Ask yourself

How much room do I give Kṛṣṇa’s name, fame and qualities in my speech?

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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