—json {
"name":"Cc. Ādi 17.242", "h1":"Cc. Ādi 17.242", "label":"Text 242", "title":"Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta, Ādi-līlā 17.242", "description":"The Lord sometimes took the part of Goddess Durgā, Lakṣmī [the goddess of fortune] or the chief potency, Yogamāyā. Sitting on a cot, He delivered love of Godhead to all the devotees present."
} —
Cc. Ādi 17.242
Text
kabhu durgā, lakṣmī haya, kabhu vā cic-chakti
khāṭe vasi' bhakta-gaṇe dilā prema-bhakti
Synonyms
kabhu—sometimes; durgā—the part of Goddess Durgā; lakṣmī—the goddess of fortune; haya—is; kabhu—sometimes; vā—or; cit-śakti—the spiritual potency; khāṭe—on a cot; vasi'—sitting; bhakta-gaṇe—unto the devotees; dilā—gave; prema-bhakti—love of Godhead.
Translation
The Lord sometimes took the part of Goddess Durgā, Lakṣmī [the goddess of fortune] or the chief potency, Yogamāyā. Sitting on a cot, He delivered love of Godhead to all the devotees present.