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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 12.53

Continuing Care Through the Lord’s Food Remnants

“As long as Śivānanda Sena’s wife and children stay in Jagannātha Purī,” He said, “they must be given the remnants of My food.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 12.53, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Lord ordered that Śivānanda Sena’s wife and children receive the remnants of His food.
  • This arrangement was to continue throughout their stay in Jagannātha Purī.
  • His instruction gave practical expression to His acceptance of Śivānanda’s family as His own.

Try this today

Make one specific arrangement today to help someone with a meal.

Ask yourself

What do you notice about the Lord arranging care for the family’s entire stay?

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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