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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 6.78

Welcoming Mahāprabhu and Seeing Others’ Joy

“When Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu arrived, Lord Nityānanda Prabhu stood up. They then saw how the others were enjoying the chipped rice with yogurt and condensed milk.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 6.78, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Lord Nityānanda Prabhu stood up when Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu arrived.
  • Together They saw how the others were enjoying their meal.
  • The meal consisted of chipped rice with yogurt and condensed milk.

Try this today

At a meal today, take a moment to notice whether everyone is comfortable and enjoying the food.

Ask yourself

Do I notice and appreciate the happiness of others at a shared 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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