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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 11.75

Giving Prasādam With Joy

“Hearing this, all the shopkeepers immediately came forward with big baskets of prasādam, which they jubilantly delivered to Lord Caitanya.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 11.75, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Hearing the Lord’s request, all the shopkeepers immediately came forward.
  • They brought big baskets of prasādam for the festival.
  • They jubilantly delivered their offerings to Lord Caitanya; their giving was joyful.

Try this today

Gladly share a portion of prasādam with someone today.

Ask yourself

Do I respond to opportunities for service with readiness and joy?

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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