Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 12.138
Concern for Jagadānanda kept the Lord eating
“Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu dared not forbid him to feed Him more. He just continued eating, fearful that Jagadānanda would fast if He stopped.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu continued accepting the food Jagadānanda offered.
- He dared not forbid Jagadānanda to feed Him more.
- The Lord feared that Jagadānanda would fast if He stopped eating. His response showed concern for Jagadānanda’s well-being.
Try this today
When someone helps you today, ask whether they have had time to eat or rest.
Ask yourself
How can I notice another person’s well-being while receiving their 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.