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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 12.127

The Lord Invites His Cook to Eat

“The Lord said, “Spread another leaf with a helping of rice and vegetables so that today you and I may take lunch together.””

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 12.127, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Lord asked for another leaf to be spread for a meal.
  • He requested a helping of rice and vegetables for Jagadānanda Paṇḍita.
  • He wanted them to take lunch together, including the person who had prepared His food.

Try this today

Invite someone who helps prepare or serve food to sit and eat with you today.

Ask yourself

How can you include someone who usually serves others at mealtime?

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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