760406R2.VRN

Room Conversation
[Partially Recorded]
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April 6, 1976, Vrndavana

760406R2-Vrindavan [01:26 Minutes]

Therefore to approach Govinda, if one prays to Katyayani, it is very helpful

Audio

Prabhupada: ...approach Krsna. Not that dhanam dehi, rupam dehi, bharyam dehi. [give me wealth, give me beauty, give me wife]. Hmm ...not for material benefit but for getting facilities to approach gopis they worship Katyayani for getting Krsna as a husband. So we should follow. Simhavahini.

srsti-sthiti-pralaya-sadhana-saktir eka
chayeva yasya bhuvanani bibharti durga
icchanurupam api yasya ca cestate sa
govindam adi-purusam tam aham bhajami
[Bs 5.44]

She acts according to the order of Govinda. Therefore to approach Govinda, if one prays to Katyayani, it is very helpful.

Devotees: Hare Krsna.

Devotee: Katyayani is also Durga?

Prabhupada: Yes, servant of Radharani, maidservant. [end]