Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 12.128
Affection in an Exchange of Service
“Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu kept His hands raised and would not accept the prasādam until Jagadānanda Paṇḍita, with great affection and love, spoke the following words.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu kept His hands raised and did not accept the prasādam.
- This pause followed His request that Jagadānanda Paṇḍita take lunch with Him.
- Jagadānanda Paṇḍita then addressed Him with great affection and love.
Try this today
In one conversation today, pause and choose a gentle, affectionate response.
Ask yourself
When wishes differ, how can your words still express affection?
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.