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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 12.147

Remembering the Person Who Serves

“I shall keep some remnants of the Lord’s food for you. When He is asleep, come and take your portion.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 12.147, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Jagadānanda Paṇḍita promises to keep some remnants of the Lord’s food for Govinda.
  • Govinda is to return for his portion when the Lord is asleep.
  • While arranging the Lord’s service, Jagadānanda Paṇḍita also remembers Govinda’s meal.

Try this today

Set aside a portion of food for someone whose responsibilities delay their meal.

Ask yourself

Do you remember the needs of those who are busy serving others?

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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