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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 6.74

Making Time to Accept Both Invitations

“Lord Nityānanda replied, “Let Me eat all this food here during the day, and I shall eat at your home at night.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 6.74, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Lord Nityānanda chose to eat the festival food during the day.
  • He assured Rāghava Paṇḍita that He would eat at his home at night.
  • His reply made room for both the present festival and Rāghava Paṇḍita’s prepared meal.

Try this today

Give a clear, considerate reply to one invitation or offer of help today.

Ask yourself

How can I respond thoughtfully when two people wish to serve or welcome me?

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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