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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 1.59

Daily Care Through Visits and Prasādam

“Every day Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu would go to see Rūpa Gosvāmī, and whatever prasādam He received from the temple He would deliver to Rūpa Gosvāmī and Haridāsa Ṭhākura.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 1.59, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu went to see Rūpa Gosvāmī every day.
  • Whatever prasādam He received from the temple, He delivered to Rūpa Gosvāmī and Haridāsa Ṭhākura.
  • His affection took the concrete form of regular visits and bringing prasādam.

Try this today

Check in with a devotee today and, if possible, share prasādam.

Ask yourself

How can my care for others become more regular and practical?

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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