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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 6.56

Preparing Food for Lord Nityānanda’s Satisfaction

“He also obtained five or seven especially large earthen pots, and in these pots a brāhmaṇa began soaking chipped rice for the satisfaction of Lord Nityānanda.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 6.56, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Raghunātha dāsa obtained five or seven especially large earthen pots.
  • A brāhmaṇa began soaking chipped rice in these pots.
  • This preparation was done for the satisfaction of Lord Nityānanda.

Try this today

Before beginning a small devotional service today, pause to remember that its purpose is to please the Lord.

Ask yourself

How does the purpose of pleasing Lord Nityānanda shape your understanding of this simple preparation?

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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