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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 11.88

Making Sure Everyone Has Enough

“Everyone was filled up to the neck because Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu kept telling the distributors, “Give them more! Give them more!””

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 11.88, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Everyone ate until they were filled up to the neck.
  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu repeatedly told the distributors, “Give them more! Give them more!”
  • He continued attending to the devotees’ portions even while others distributed the prasādam.

Try this today

During a shared meal today, ask someone whether they would like more.

Ask yourself

How can I remain attentive to others’ needs throughout a meal?

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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