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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 11.74

Honoring Haridāsa Ṭhākura With a Festival

“I am begging prasādam for a festival honoring the passing away of Haridāsa Ṭhākura,” the Lord said. “Please give Me alms.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 11.74, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Lord clearly explained why He was begging prasādam.
  • The festival would honor the passing away of Haridāsa Ṭhākura.
  • By saying, “Please give Me alms,” He invited the shopkeepers to contribute.

Try this today

Ask how you can make one small contribution to a festival honoring a devotee.

Ask yourself

How might I contribute to a gathering that honors a devotee?

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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