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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 16.105

Serving and Sharing Lord Jagannātha’s Prasādam

“Following the indications of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, Govinda brought the prasādam of Lord Jagannātha. The Lord sent some to Paramānanda Purī and Brahmānanda Bhāratī.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 16.105, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Govinda brought Lord Jagannātha’s prasādam according to the indications of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu sent some prasādam to Paramānanda Purī and Brahmānanda Bhāratī.
  • The prasādam was shared with devotees, not kept only for the Lord Himself.

Try this today

If prasādam is available today, set aside a portion to share with someone.

Ask yourself

How can sharing prasādam become a thoughtful act of service for me?

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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