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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 16.38

Honoring the Remnants of All Vaiṣṇavas

“In this way Kālidāsa ate the remnants of food left by all the Vaiṣṇavas residing in Bengal.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 16.38, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Kālidāsa ate food remnants left by the Vaiṣṇavas.
  • His practice extended to all the Vaiṣṇavas residing in Bengal.
  • The account of Jhaḍu Ṭhākura’s mangoes illustrates this broader practice.

Try this today

Reflect today on the word “all” and write one sentence about the breadth of Kālidāsa’s regard for the Vaiṣṇavas.

Ask yourself

What stands out to you about Kālidāsa honoring the remnants of all the Vaiṣṇavas?

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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