Vishnupriya thakurani - The eternal consort of Lord Gaursundar
In Gaur Leela, Goddess Vishnupriya Thakurani represents the internal potency of the Lord, referred to as 'Bhu Shakti'. She played an integral role in motivating people about how to live a Vaishnava life. Goddess Vishnupriya Thakurani appeared in the house of a Brahmin, Sanatana Mishra, in Navadwip. Sanatana Mishra was King Satrajit from the Dvwarpa Yuga who was the father of Goddess Satyabhama, the beautiful wife of Lord Dwarkesh in Dwarka. Early life of Goddess Vishnupriya Thakurani Sanatana Misra used to be an exalted devotee of Lord Vishnu. This generous and pious Brahmana used to feed people with the proper shelter and clothes. He was a famous Pandit king and was respected by all in Navadwip. Due to the pure devotion towards the Lord, Vishnupriya Thakurani took incarnation in His house. The name of his wife was Devi Mahamaya. Since the earlier part of her childhood, Vishnupriya Devi was an ardent devotee of Lord Vishnu and performed arcana and pooja. She was humble a...