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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 6.121

Worship and Care for the Devotees

“Rāghava Paṇḍita offered Them betel nuts and worshiped Their lotus feet. He also distributed betel nuts, flower garlands and sandalwood pulp to the devotees.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 6.121, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Rāghava Paṇḍita offered betel nuts to the two brothers and worshiped Their lotus feet.
  • He also distributed betel nuts, flower garlands and sandalwood pulp to the devotees.
  • His service included both worship of the two brothers and thoughtful offerings to the devotees.

Try this today

Offer one small act of hospitality to a devotee today.

Ask yourself

How can I show thoughtful care for devotees while offering worship?

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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