# Cc. Madhya 21.116 ## Text > tāte sākṣī sei ramā, nārāyaṇera priyatamā, > pativratā-gaṇera upāsyā > tiṅho ye mādhurya-lobhe, chāḍi' saba kāma-bhoge, > vrata kari' karilā tapasyā ## Synonyms *tāte*—in this regard; *sākṣī*—the evidence; *sei* *ramā*—that goddess of fortune; *nārāyaṇera* *priya*-*tamā*—the most dear consort of Nārāyaṇa; *pati*-*vratā*-*gaṇera*—of all chaste women; *upāsyā*—worshipable; *tiṅho*—she; *ye*—that; *mādhurya*-*lobhe*—being attracted by the same sweetness; *chāḍi'*—giving up; *saba*—all; *kāma*-*bhoge*—to enjoy with Kṛṣṇa; *vrata* *kari'*—taking a vow; *karilā* *tapasyā*—executed austerities. ## Translation **"Even the dearest consort of Nārāyaṇa, the goddess of fortune, who is worshiped by all chaste women, is captivated by the unparalleled sweetness of Kṛṣṇa. She even gave up everything in her desire to enjoy Kṛṣṇa, and taking a great vow, she underwent severe austerities.**