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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 10.53

Generous Care Through Sharing Prasādam

“When Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu returned to His residence after visiting the temple of Jagannātha, He asked for a large quantity of Lord Jagannātha’s prasādam, which He then distributed among His devotees so that they could eat sumptuously.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 10.53, translation

What the purport teaches

  • After visiting the temple of Jagannātha, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu returned to His residence.
  • He asked for a large quantity of Lord Jagannātha’s prasādam.
  • He distributed the prasādam among His devotees so that they could eat sumptuously. His care included feeding them generously.

Try this today

When sharing prasādam today, check that everyone has enough.

Ask yourself

How can I be more attentive to others when sharing prasādam?

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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