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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 13.11

Learning Who Prepared the Bedding

“The Lord inquired from Govinda, “Who has made this?” When Govinda named Jagadānanda Paṇḍita, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was somewhat fearful.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 13.11, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu asked Govinda who had made the bedding.
  • Govinda named Jagadānanda Paṇḍita.
  • On hearing that name, the Lord became somewhat fearful. Later in the exchange, Svarūpa Dāmodara spoke of the unhappiness Jagadānanda would feel if the bedding were refused.

Try this today

Acknowledge the person and effort behind one act of care you receive today.

Ask yourself

How does knowing who made an offering affect my response to it?

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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