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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 2.107

Good Ingredients Bring Pleasure in Service

“After begging the rice from her, Junior Haridāsa brought it to Bhagavān Ācārya, who was very pleased to see its quality.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 2.107, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Junior Haridāsa begged the rice from Śikhi Māhiti’s sister.
  • He brought the rice to Bhagavān Ācārya, completing the requested task.
  • Bhagavān Ācārya was very pleased to see the rice’s quality for Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s meal.

Try this today

Complete one small task you have agreed to do, giving attention to its quality.

Ask yourself

How can careful completion of a small task support another person’s service?

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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