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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 12.135

The Lord Continues Eating Happily

“Jagadānanda Paṇḍita continued to offer the Lord varieties of vegetables. Out of fear, the Lord said nothing but continued eating happily.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 12.135, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Jagadānanda Paṇḍita continued offering the Lord varieties of vegetables.
  • The Lord said nothing out of fear.
  • Despite remaining silent, He continued eating happily.

Try this today

Reread this verse slowly, noticing both Jagadānanda Paṇḍita’s continued offering and the Lord’s happy acceptance.

Ask yourself

What do I notice about the Lord’s happiness as He accepts this continued service?

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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