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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 2.109

The Lord Appreciates the Fine Rice

“At noon, when Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu came to eat the offerings of Bhagavān Ācārya, He first appreciated the fine rice and therefore questioned him.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 2.109, translation

What the purport teaches

  • At noon, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu came to eat the offerings of Bhagavān Ācārya.
  • He first appreciated the fine rice that was served.
  • His appreciation led Him to ask Bhagavān Ācārya about the rice.

Try this today

Today, notice and acknowledge one detail of care in a meal you receive.

Ask yourself

Do I take time to appreciate the care shown in serving a meal?

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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