Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 11.18
An Invitation to Take Mahā-prasādam
“Please rise and take your mahā-prasādam,” Govinda said.
What the purport teaches
- Govinda asked Haridāsa Ṭhākura to rise and take his mahā-prasādam.
- Haridāsa Ṭhākura replied that he would observe fasting that day.
- The exchange records Govinda’s invitation and Haridāsa Ṭhākura’s stated intention to fast.
Try this today
Read this exchange slowly, giving attention to both the invitation and the reply.
Ask yourself
What do you notice about the simple, direct exchange between Govinda and Haridāsa Ṭhākura?
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.