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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 6.296

Simple Worship Performed in Complete Purity

“For such worship, one needs a jug of water and a few flowers from a tulasī tree. This is worship in complete goodness when performed in complete purity.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 6.296, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Lord said that this worship requires a jug of water.
  • A few flowers from a tulasī tree are also needed.
  • He described this as worship in complete goodness when performed in complete purity.

Try this today

Before worship today, carefully clean the place and any items you will use.

Ask yourself

What does this simple arrangement teach you about the importance of purity in 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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