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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 16.55

Mahāprabhu Knows Kālidāsa’s Expectation

“Kālidāsa was standing outside the door, expecting the remnants of food from Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu. Knowing this, Mahāprabhu gave an indication to Govinda.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 16.55, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Kālidāsa stood outside the door, expecting remnants of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s food.
  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu knew what Kālidāsa was expecting.
  • Knowing this, Mahāprabhu gave an indication to Govinda.

Try this today

Spend a minute reflecting on Kālidāsa’s eagerness to receive Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s food remnants.

Ask yourself

What does Kālidāsa’s waiting reveal about the value he placed on Mahāprabhu’s food remnants?

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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